Our international client based in Utrecht, an international non-profit organisation, is looking for an 4PL Specialist. We are urgently seeking a motivated candidate with a start date in mid-November.

Responsibilities/Tasks

The 4PL Specialist is expected to support 4PL Services in producing freight estimates; confirming shipment costs, and maintaining those accurate records in the ERP system. The 4PL Specialist is responsible for managing data inputs to both of freight estimate and shipment cost processes, including SKU logistical data and routing information accurately and timely. The 4PL Specialist is also expected to proactively resolve errors & suggest process improvements for 4PL Services processes. The 4PL Specialist is a member of the 4PL Services team and is working in close collaboration with other Units, particularly Client Services, Logistics, Finance & Accounting, and IT, among others.

Specific responsibilities

• Ensure freight estimates established make sufficient provision for direct freight costs, planned value-added services (such as data loggers or additional cold chain packaging), and 4PL revenue.
• Update logistical data for newly added specific items (SKU) and maintain this data, following up on cost increases related to logistical data variance; apply established weight and volume multipliers to estimate cold chain and frozen packaging; and review & clean up data in Partner Sites and Routing Guide.
• Review and action Partner Site upload & update requests.
• Monitor Pickup & Data Loggers plan for Cold Chain & Frozen origins; monitor PO pipeline for these shipments; ensure data loggers are available for these shipments; and ensure costs tracked and allocated correctly.
• Allocate shipments to forwarders based on the current lane allocations, the routing guide and Planned Costs review.
• Generate shipment Planned Costs, checking these against the corresponding budget (Freight Estimate line costs); support ongoing efforts to streamline and automate this process.
• Manage or contribute to the pre-booking of shipments
• Specific responsibilities may be adjusted to meet changing business needs and model
• Participate in incident review meetings and investigate root causes and draw corrective action Plans.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in freight forwarding operations and an understanding of end-to-end logistics.
• In-depth understanding of freight booking, freight pricing, and cost avoidance techniques.
• Experience with ERP or other Transportation Management Systems is preferred.
• Prior experience working in global health logistics with an emphasis on managing transportation to developing countries.
• Willingness to learn financial management within the supply chain context with emphasis on Invoicing (commodity and 3PLs), reconciliations, forecasting, budgets.
• Excellent analytical skills with demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and produce relevant reports from available data.
• Specific logistical data knowledge relative to weight, dimensions, load optimization, and their impact on freight cost.
• General understanding of cold chain packaging, data loggers, and freight management. Interpersonal Skills/Communication
• Fluency in English is required;
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills with a strong sense of customer service.