Description
By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected.
As an experienced goods damage expert, you will investigate and assess damages that occur during transportation. You will work independently but have access to a network of experts in the field.
Your responsibilities include:
- Investigating goods damages at terminals, warehouses, ports, distribution centers, and other locations;
- Determining the cause, nature, and extent of damages that occurred during transport;
- Communicating with drivers, planners, warehouse staff, carriers, and other parties involved;
- Coordinating investigations with foreign colleague experts and taking international action when necessary;
- Advising on practical measures to limit further damage;
- Documenting findings and conclusions in clear, factual reports in Dutch and English.
To be successful in this role, you need:
- A completed MBO or HBO education, preferably in transport, logistics, or a nautical field;
- At least three years of relevant experience in transport, logistics, supply chain, or a similar operational environment;
- Analytical skills and curiosity to carefully investigate causes;
- Excellent proficiency in Dutch and good proficiency in English;
- Willingness to travel within the Netherlands, Belgium, Northern Germany, and occasionally abroad;
- Flexibility to respond to urgent damages outside regular office hours.
In return, Sedgwick offers:
- Freedom and responsibility to conduct independent investigations;
- Collaboration with experts from various fields;
- A salary that matches your knowledge and experience;
- 28 vacation days on a full-time basis, 8% holiday pay, and the possibility to buy extra days;
- A lease car, phone, laptop, expense allowance, and bonus scheme;
- Training and development opportunities, including support for obtaining an NIVRE registration.