Transport Specialist

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Castelguglielmo, Rovigo, ITA
In-Office
Mid level
Retail
The Role
Organizes and supervises domestic and international transportation for stores and distribution centers. Responsibilities include carrier coordination and negotiation, delivery tracking, freight invoice and rate control, transport documentation, loading and delivery scheduling, market monitoring, compliance with transport regulations, reporting, pallet-trade analysis, and preparing meetings with sales teams and carriers.
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Company Description

We are looking for a new team member for the new JYSK Distribution center in Italy.

If you are passionate about transport and logistics, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Then you might be the Transport Specialist we are looking for!

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

  • A Scandinavian company culture that must be experienced! You are invited to speak up and have a say in your working environment.
  • Play a key role in establishing and enhancing our new Distribution Center and organizational practices.
  • Personal development and career opportunities across JYSK in an international culture and learning focused environment where we share best practice across countries in our organization.
  • Onboarding training.
  • A competitive salary and a good compensation .
  • 20% discount on your purchases at all JYSK stores.

Job Description

We are looking for a result-driven, proactive, competent and committed Transport Specialist with strong organization skills and potential to develop with the business.

    You will be located in the Distribution Center Veneto (DCV) and you will be responsible for transport organization and direct supervision of all transports executed for the needs of JYSK including domestic and international shipping, inbound, outbound and inter-warehouse transports.

    WHAT YOUR NEW JOB WILL BE ABOUT:

    • Organization of transports to JYSK stores and other Distribution centers
    • Determination, negotiation and enforcing the terms of the cooperation with carriers according to JYSK Operating Procedures and agreements signed with carriers
    • Tracking of deliveries from suppliers and external warehouses to DCV and from DCV to stores, initiation of corrective actions when needed
    • Freight settlement with carriers/control over rates and issued invoices
    • Collection and storage of documents in evidence of commodity transport to shops and inter-warehouse transports
    • Control over and generation of quarterly schedules of loadings and deliveries in close cooperation with the Warehouse section and Retail
    • Market monitoring and searching for transportation and shipping service offers in all countries served by DCV
    • Knowledge of regulations in force and the documentation related to the domestic and international transport and shipping
    • Generates and updates databases, reports and analyses regarding pallet trade and organized transports in line with the superior’s instructions
    • Preparation of meetings and presentations with the sales division and with carriers

    Qualifications

    WHAT YOU MUST TO BRING:

    • University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economy, Statistics, Business Administration or another related area
    • 3-4 years of previous experience in freight forwarding or transport administration
    • Very good organization and prioritisation skills
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with high quality of results
    • Strong attention to details
    • Analytical and problem solving skills
    • Good communication and cooperation skills and customer-first attitude
    • Good command of English – both written and verbal
    • Very good command of MS Office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

    Additional Information

    ABOUT US

    We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

    Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

    IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!
    Join our team at JYSK and help us find and nurture the talent that drives our success. If you're passionate about transport and logistics and eager to make a difference, apply now and be part of our dynamic organization.

    Recruitment process

    We process applications on an ongoing basis and complete the recruitment when we have found the right candidate. We always hold interviews – and you can expect to have assessments if we invite you. We look forward to hearing about your motivation for the job.

    JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

    For more information, please visit our career page 

    If you’d like to know more about how we process your personal data and your rights, please check our Privacy Policy. 

    Skills Required

    • University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or a related field
    • 3–4 years of experience in freight forwarding or transport administration
    • Strong organization and prioritization skills
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality results
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills
    • Good communication and cooperation skills
    • Customer-first attitude
    • Good written and verbal command of English
    • Very good command of Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

    JYSK Compensation & Benefits Highlights

    The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JYSK and has not been reviewed or approved by JYSK.

    • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Monthly sales bonuses, team bonuses, and holiday or Christmas payments are highlighted in several locations, which can help offset lower base pay in some roles.
    • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Germany advertises 30 vacation days and additional paid days, indicating relatively strong leave benefits in certain countries.
    • Retirement Support — UK materials mention a workplace pension and life assurance up to four times salary, suggesting solid retirement and protection provisions for eligible employees.

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    The Company
    HQ: Brabrand
    31,000 Employees
    Year Founded: 1979

    What We Do

    JYSK Group is a global retail chain of stores and online shopping sites, part of the Lars Larsen Group. As one of the largest and fastest-growing retailers in Europe, it offers diverse consumer goods and career opportunities.

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