Job Title: Forwarder – Finished Vehicle Logistics (m/f/d)

Location: Leordeni, Arges
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Forwarder specialized in Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL) to strengthen our operations and support the growth of our forwarding activities.

In this role, you will not only manage daily vehicle transport flows but also contribute to the consolidation and development of our existing forwarding operations and the acquisition of new customers and business relationships. You will play a key role in expanding our market presence while ensuring high service quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational & Commercial Activities

• Plan, coordinate and monitor the transportation of finished vehicles across European routes.
• Manage daily load allocation, capacity planning, and transport bookings with internal and external carriers.
• Optimize transport flows to achieve high load efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Negotiate rates and contract conditions with carriers and service providers when required.
• Prepare and manage transport documentation (CMR, loading lists, export docs, delivery notes).

Business Development & Customer Management

• Consolidate and further develop existing forwarding/transport activities in the FVL segment.
• Identify growth opportunities within existing customer portfolios and propose tailored logistics solutions.
• Actively contribute to the acquisition of new customers, transport flows, and strategic partnerships.
• Build long-term relationships with customers, OEMs, logistics partners, and service providers.
• Support commercial discussions with data, operational insights, and solution proposals.

Performance & Communication

• Proactively communicate with customers, carriers, compounds and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor transit times, track shipments, and resolve operational disruptions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and achievement of KPI targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, contracts, and internal guidelines.

Requirements

Professional Experience

• 2–3 years of experience in Finished Vehicle Logistics, forwarding, automotive logistics, or multimodal transport.
• Experience in vehicle load trading, transport planning, or compound operations is a strong advantage.
• First commercial experience in customer management or business development is a plus.

Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple parallel flows.
• Solid understanding of European transport networks.
• Proficiency in MS Office and transport management systems (TMS).

Language Skills

• Fluent English (mandatory).
• Additional languages (German, Italian, Spanish, French) are considered a strong asset.

What We Offer

• A dynamic, international, and rapidly evolving environment.
• Opportunities to contribute to both operational excellence and commercial growth.
• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Professional development, training, and growth opportunities.

Flat hierarchies and quick decision-making processes.