Our client is a global leader in the distribution and supply of high-quality chemicals for a variety of industries, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and more. With a strong focus on quality, service, and sustainability, they pride themselves on delivering excellence across their international operations.
They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Logistics Administrator with fluent level of Dutch to join their team.
Responsibilities/Tasks
- Oversee the administrative process for goods arriving at the Port of Rotterdam, ensuring all necessary documentation is in place and accurate.
- Work closely with 3PL providers to schedule and manage shipments to international clients.
- Monitor delivery timelines, resolve any issues, and ensure smooth transportation operations.
- Maintain accurate records of shipments, invoices, customs documentation, and transport schedules.
- Update internal systems with shipment and inventory details.
- Analyze and monitor inventory levels
- Act as a key point of contact between suppliers, transport providers, and internal teams to facilitate efficient communication.
Requirements
- Previous experience in logistics administration or a similar role.
- Familiarity with working alongside third-party logistics providers (3PL).
- Fluent in Dutch and proficient in English (both written and spoken).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with logistics software or ERP systems is a plus.
- Preferably living in or around the Enkhuizen area.
- Comfortable with a hybrid work setup (part office-based).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What They Offer:
- A collaborative and supportive work environment within an international company.
- Hybrid working arrangement, offering flexibility while maintaining strong team connections.
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Our client is a non-profit organization specializing in the procurement and distribution of essential medicines.
Responsibilities/Tasks
The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) co-leads the Supply Chain Services (SCS) team within Procurement and Supply Services (PSS), overseeing 20-30 professionals managing supply chain transactions from request to final delivery and financial closure. The SCM ensures operational efficiency, team performance, and fosters a culture of ownership, collaboration, and professionalism.
Operational Management
- Lead and coach SCS professionals.
- Oversee end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Ensure team and individual performance meets KPIs.
- Align disciplines, ensure deliverables, and drive new initiatives.
- Maintain data entry standards and stakeholder communication.
- Contribute to PSS performance and reporting.
- Evaluate deliverables, manage risks, and advise leadership.
- May specialize in areas like supplier, client, or quality management.
People Management
- Lead and develop the team to achieve organizational goals.
- Foster a culture aligned with company mission and values.
- Assess team strengths and development needs.
- Set individual and team growth goals with HR support.
- Provide feedback and ensure effective communication.
- Serve as the main contact for HR-related requests.
Project Management and Continuous Improvement
- Transition new projects into daily operations.
- Work with IT, business, and finance teams to assess impacts.
- Manage projects, ensuring deadlines and reporting.
- Identify and implement process improvements.
Requirements
Competencies
- Strong leadership in managing multicultural teams.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Solution-oriented with attention to detail and efficiency.
- Resilient, adaptable, and proficient in IT/ERP systems.
- Experience in procurement, order fulfillment, and logistics.
- Strong project management skills.
Qualifications:
- Eligible to work in the Netherlands.
- At least 5-8 years of work experience in Procurement and Supply Chain Management.
- Proven work experience in management or lead functions.
- Educational level at least HBO (3rd level education) or an equivalent supply chain education.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Self-driven with a high sense of quality, accuracy, efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.
- Fluency in oral and written English is a must. Command of Spanish and French highly valued.
- Excellent communicative and social skills.
- Experience with ERP or procurement/supply chain management software combined with strong computer skills, including sound knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with donor funded projects is considered an advantage.
- Analytical capacity and insight
Additional information
- Collaborative and positive work environment.
- Purpose-driven, multicultural setting.
- Work with passionate professionals.
- Competitive compensation and personal development opportunities.
The Supply Chain Specialist (SCS) is a member of the Supply Chain Services team and is responsible for the end-to-end supply chain of medicines and health products from requisition to final delivery. The SCS acts as the supply chain expert for a portfolio of assigned countries within a regional team.
Responsibilities
- Order Management: processing orders from clients (usually via an online marketplace) and converting these orders into purchase orders to be placed on international suppliers.
- Exportation and Importation: converting supplier purchase orders into shipments and ensuring all necessary exportation and importation documentation is in place.
- Transportation: arranging pick-up of the orders with selected Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) and overseeing the pick-up, transportation and delivery of shipments at the clients chosen point of delivery, e.g. port of entry, central medical store.
- Customer Service: ensuring the clients are provided excellent customer service with timely updates on orders and shipments.
- Performance Management: executing order management and transportation within agreed-upon lead times to ensure that company meets its KPIs with its donors.
- Data Management: ensuring operational and performance data is logged on a timely basis, in full and without errors.
- Quality Management: ensuring goods are ordered and transported as per company quality standards and that work is executed as per company ISO-certified/GDP-compliant processes, SOPs and work instructions.
- Continuous Improvement: actively contributing to company commitment to innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, management, public health, business or other related area or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a procurement and/or Supply Chain and/or logistic role.
- Fluency in English and French.
- Experience with ERP or other supply chain management systems.
- IT-proficient, with experience in Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work in a team with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Solution-oriented with a high sense of quality, attention to detail, accuracy, efficiency and meeting tight deadlines.
- Dynamic and solution-oriented.
- Can work independently but also as a team player.
