Description

Third-Party Logistics Management

• Manage the performance of third-party logistics providers in Rotterdam (Pernis) and any other decentral inventory locations.
• Ensure our KPI’s (EHS, Inbound, Quality, Cost, OTD, Productivity, Inventory accuracy) are met with target
• Manage and support logistics projects to optimize cost, make efficiency improvements to ensure agreed service levels to Customers.
• Manage the development, implementation, and control of new processes and procedures for the 3rd party logistics provider through closely monitoring and ensuring all is in compliance with the Jenbacher rules and regulations.
• Training of employees (3rd party) on the new processes and procedures developed. Ensure processes are documented and validated according to INNIO requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) protocols across all logistics operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, promoting safety awareness, and fostering a culture of responsibility.
• Drive & Strive for an adequate ERP-system configuration.

Inventory Management

• Manage the inventory in the Main Warehouse and the different Site inventories in Oracle ERP.
• Manage controllership processes (like daily cycle count and yearly physical counts).
• Consistently seek ways to improve inventory management processes, aiming to make them more efficient and accurate. Actively work to enhance inventory control methods and reduce errors, ensuring smooth operations across all warehouse facilities.

Communication

• Ensure close connection with both Customer and local Customer Facing teams to understand customer needs.
• Ensure close connection with supporting organizations; Forecasting, Warranty, Sourcing, Order management, Distribution Center and Logistics team
• Ensure close communication with our main office in Alblasserdam

Continuous Improvement

• Oversee a continuous improvement program with third party, incorporating lean principles, employee feedback mechanisms, regular performance reviews and ongoing training to optimize warehouse operations and enhance overall logistics performance.

Qualifications:

• Warehousing expert, couple of years of experience with managing a third-party logistics provider
• Strong leader
• Communication skills and ability to work as a team
• Customer centric
• Capability to drive changes
• Economy degree of a university or similar education in business administration and/or in the field of Supply Chain or Logistics   
• Fluent in both English and Dutch, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in German is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of ERP-Systems, preferable Oracle ERP
• Ability to communicate insights and data-driven recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working with large datasets to identify trends and support decision making
• Ability to deliver results on-time, on target and within budget
• Excellent computer skills
• Team player
• Strong reliability, stress resistant
• Ability to work independently
• Structured work
• Every day present at the local Warehouse location in Rotterdam/Pernis
• Willingness to travel

What do we offer:

• We are in the "Metalektro CAO" (f.i. 27 vacation days plus 13 ADV days)
• We are member of the PME Pensionfunds
• Good salary inclusive bonus plan of 10%
• Commuter allowance (0,23 per km)