You strategically plan and manage all European activities in logistics, warehousing and transportation
You are responsible for executing your business value stream, responding to emerging needs, and identifying risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
You direct, optimize and coordinate full order cycle • You must build relationships, liaise and negotiate with external logistic mediators (warehouses, freight forwarders, transport companies, etc.).
You keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
You will efficiently evaluate the costs of transportation, services and inventory within the budget and distribution strategy.
You maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and implement improvements
You comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements
You ensure optimal staffing in different warehouses within BekaertDeslee Europe
You lead projects to continuously optimize packaging, inbound, warehousing and outbound within the European sites
You ensure the efficient packaging, warehousing and shipping of the finished goods of Bekaert Deslee Europe
You control the flow of incoming materials and outgoing finished products ensuring OTIF service level expectations
You are responsible for the associated invoicing and the preparation of all necessary export documents as permitted sender under customs control.
You create and maintain detailed financial reporting on all import activities including order management, logistics and shipping.
You organize the external transport concerning supply of raw materials and delivery of finished products to customers, securing quality and service.
You execute correct inventory movements, controls
You supervise, coach and train the logistics team and our logistic teams in our European Business Units.
You report to the Supply Chain Director Europe
PROFILE
Master degree in Logistics or an equivalent level through experience
Experienced in an international business-to-business environment
Proven experience as Logistics Manager
Knowledge of international import/export, customs legislation and related documentation
Willing to travel frequently within Europe
Effective communication skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks with an attention to fine detail
Strong negotiation skills to communicate internally and externally with customers, suppliers, expedition agencies and customs officers.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Fluent in Dutch and English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus
You are familiar with Microsoft Office and SAP
OUR OFFER
We offer you a job in a fast growing international organization where entrepreneurship and creativity are valued.
You will receive a salary package according to your experience topped with fringe benefits.
We offer the possibility to further expand your skills in a very dynamic team.