Europa Recruitment
Location: European Headquarters, Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands
About Us: We are a dynamic and rapidly growing company with our European headquarters based in the picturesque town of Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has positioned us as a leader in our industry.
The Role
Key Responsibilities:
Container Inbound Planning and Coordination:
- Coordinate container inbound planning with 3PL and freight forwarders.
- Align inbound priorities with our planning and schedule accordingly with 3PLs and freight forwarders, acting as the first point of contact.
- Ensure incoming containers are received in the 3PL and booked into inventory as per the agreed SLA.
- Inform internal customer service and planning departments about planned inbound schedules.
- Investigate shortage and over-deliveries.
- Keep records, analyze, and report on actual transit times between origin and destination.
Inventory Management:
- Manage stock levels of all products (finished goods/consumables).
- Reconcile inventory between our client and the 3PL on a weekly/monthly basis.
- Conduct scheduled meetings with the 3PL on inventory positions and resolve discrepancies.
- Report inventory accuracy and differences to the line manager.
- Regularly report and analyze stock levels.
- Coordinate stock transfers to and from other European subsidiaries.
- Review pallet stock holding to ensure consolidated pallets and minimal pallet counts.
Value Added Services (VAS) Coordination:
- Coordinate VAS and rework projects at our 3PLs (such as labelling, packaging, and assembly).
- Provide clear instructions and ensure VAS activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet specific customer requirements.
- Ensure the availability of consumables to support VAS and rework projects.
Logistics Administrative Support:
- Analyze and handle transport and warehouse claims registered by our customers or internal customer service.
- Review and analyze 3PL invoices.
- Prepare and process shipping documents, invoices, and other related paperwork (customs clearance procedures for import/export).
- Assist with the coordination of transportation and delivery schedules.
- Continuously seek ways to improve logistics processes.
- Perform various ad-hoc tasks, projects, reports, and other operational/administrative duties as needed.
Ideal Profile
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience with 3PL/4PL warehousing.
- Knowledge of import, inventory management, and logistics (including administration).
- Diploma in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Experience with international freight and customs clearance (import and export).
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365).
- Knowledge of transportation regulations, customs procedures, and supply chain management practices.
- Advanced Excel skills are essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Self-starter and team player with self-confidence, assertiveness, and personal motivation.
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
- Problem solver with analytical thinking.
- Confident in challenging and investigating issues.
What’s on Offer?
- Work alongside & learn from best in class talent top global brands
- Join a market leader within FMCG
- Opportunity within a company with a solid track record of performance
