Junior Transport Specialist
DFDS invites you to join our team as a Junior Transport Specialist. This role plays a key part in our critical transport network that serves communities across Europe and beyond.
About the Role
As a Junior Transport Specialist you will be responsible for monitoring transport orders and daily communication with clients in Europe. Your day-to-day will involve close collaboration with transport companies, DFDS’s office, and external client offices across the continent.
Your Duties And Responsibilities
- Daily communication with incoming customer inquiries via email and phone.
- Monitoring the logistics chain agenda.
- Editing and verifying transportation plans through Europe.
- Handling customs export and import documentation.
- Generating reports for the Local Business Unit.
- Executing assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
About You
We seek candidates who:
- Have experience or an educational background in logistics.
- Are willing to work flexible weekly afternoon and night shifts (16:00‑00:00 and 00:00‑08:00, with around two weekend shifts per eight weeks).
- Understand the critical importance of temperature-controlled transportation.
- Possess a strong command of English (at least B2; Spanish is an asset).
- Demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills.
- Can foster productive relationships with both customers and team members.
- Display meticulous attention to detail with transport documentation.
- Have a keen interest in advancing their career within logistics.
- Speak Polish fluently.
We Offer
- Learning opportunities focused on narrow logistics areas such as temperature-controlled transport.
- Planning influence – access to determine ways of transportation and influence replanning and improving schedules.
- Scandinavian work experience with a culture of equality, teamwork, and a healthy work‑life balance.
- Top location in Poznań “Rondo Kaponiera”, 10‑minute walk from the main train station.
- Comfortable and modern office with adjustable desks, comfortable chairs, a coffee machine, hot chocolate machine, healthy snacks, and relaxing chill zones.
- Attractive social benefits – private medical and dental care (LuxMed, MyBenefit /Multisport, Helping Hand platform).
- Frequent social events – team integrations, DFDS parties, family events, sport division, charity division, and DFDS Music Band.
- Internal training and development programs with funding for courses and opportunities to build a career across departments.
- Unique benefit – free travel with our ships.
About DFDS
DFDS operates a transport network across Europe with an annual revenue of DKK 30 bn and 17 000 full‑time employees. We move goods by trailer ferry, road, rail, and offer complementary transport and logistics solutions, as well as passengers on short‑sea and overnight ferry routes. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and is listed on our stock exchange.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Truck Transportation, and Hospitality
Referrals
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at DFDS by 2x.
Job Alerts
Sign in to set job alerts for “Transport Specialist” roles.
Community Knowledge
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
