Logistics Coordinator

You will:

• Plan and coordinate shipments with the HQ and external stakeholders, ensuring timely updates in SAP and HubSpot.
• Proactively liaise with the HQ to expedite shipments of machinery as needed.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly shipping analysis reports to provide insight into logistics performance and potential improvements.
• Organise and maintain accurate shipping documents, ensuring easy access and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate investigations into shipment damages, missing parts, and other issues, handling related insurance claims promptly and effectively.
• Identify and evaluate potential alternative shippers for emergency, non-EU shipments to maintain continuity and minimise delays.
• Support the implementation of KCME’s transport services for dealers, offering analytical insight and managing the coordination of transport operations as the project progresses
• Provide support as a holiday back-up for sales coordinators, ensuring consistent coverage and smooth operations during absences.
• Handle routine tasks related to shipments, including completing recharge forms for Japan and managing spare parts logistics.
• Actively represent and promote the brand at exhibitions, trade fairs, dealer meetings, and other industry events.

Additional Potential Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales and service teams to anticipate logistics needs and improve service levels.
• Assist in the development and documentation of best practices for logistics and transport coordination.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for shipping and transport, recommending improvements.
• Provide support in forecasting shipment volumes and planning resources to meet demand.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in logistics coordination or a similar role.
• Familiarity with SAP, HubSpot, and other logistics management software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide insights.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and proactively resolve issues.
• Note: You must live in Almere region (the company will move to Lelystad in Summer 2025)
• Candidates who live abroad, will not be considered.
• Our client does not do sponsorship, candidates must have a valid working permit for the Netherlands.

Salary Benefits:

• Between EUR 3300 and EUR 4000 (max). Please note: the salary is depending on work experience and education
• Long term position and full time (possible 4 days, needs to be discussed)
• Pension scheme
• 25 holidays
• Paid travel
• Initial training is provided by the company
• The job requires 100% at the office (during the training period 5-6 months). After the training period, hybrid work is possible, however needs to be discussed with the manager
• Possibilities on personal development, availability of learnings and courses
• Join an energetic team of international professionals

Our client is a fast growing international manufacturing company which specializes in construction machinery. Since their founding 8 decades ago, they are focusing on innovating and maintaining the level of excellency of their product. For their distribution center in the Netherlands, they are looking for qualified personnel with a background in Technics and manufacturing.