Logistics International Specialist Ocean & Air

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for completion of daily modal logistics activities including shipment planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting for assigned respective mode of transport in alignment with cost and service target.

Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring for the modal transportation mode according to defined processes and targets.

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as Logistics International Specialist, you will

• Perform all transportation planning, executing, and monitoring for the modal transportation mode according to defined processes.
• Conduct transportation planning activities including capacity planning, shipment and fleet planning, carrier selection, routing, scheduling, tendering, and load building.
• Conduct transportation booking activities.
• Coordinate with site logistics to execute shipments and gather necessary documentation.
• Monitor shipments and resolve exceptions as they arise.
• Track and monitor logistics provider, customer, and organization logistics KPIs and cost performance.
• Support freight cost payment, management, and invoicing.
• Develop performance reports for review with Regional Logistics Team Lead
• Maintain relationships with logistics providers and support Regional Logistics Team Lead in conducting performance reviews
• Identify frequency and cause of service failures and work with Regional Logistics Team Lead to develop plans to identify solutions
• Support acquisition of transport mode capacity including spot booking
• Support process improvement efforts as directed by the Regional Logistics Team Lead
• Lead and model Nouryon Values to include driving code of conduct compliance at all times
• Dependent on the volume of shipments, the Logistics Specialist may be assigned tasks to support other modes than the assigned main mode as well.

We believe you bring       

• HBO level. A good set of brains, enthusiasm and eager to learn.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain. Experience with chemical companies is preferred.

Great if you have

• Knowledge in performing international logistics activities.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and quickly develop a solution.
• Experience with carrier and custom broker relationship management.
• Ability to use data to support decision making and develop solutions to present to leaders.
• Ability to support process improvement initiatives while balancing daily responsibilities.
• Understanding of the modal transport market.
• Able to work with some supervision.

We believe you are

• A problem solver
• Experienced and have a strong working knowledge of using computers and programs specific to logistics (such as SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management ((MS Excel, Word).
• Good communication skills and have the ability to communicate with various levels and functions within the organization.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Strong in analytical skills.

We offer you

When you join us, you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. A company that develops, produces, and sells products that are essential for everyday life. Where employees aim high, take ownership and do it right. Our employment package comprises:

•  A temporary contract with a probationary period of 1 months.
•  25 vacation days + 10 leave days.
•  An end-of-year bonus.
•  Excellent pension scheme.
•  Good growth and training opportunities.

Have we got your interest?
This is a temporary position on a full-time basis, based in Amersfoort.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today.

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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Contact

For additional information about the vacancy please contact Patrycja Szczawinska Corporate recruiter via patrycja.szczawinska@nouryon.com.
 

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