Shipping Manager EU

Shipping Manager EU

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Location
Veghel, Netherlands.
Contract type
Full time
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Are you passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are looking for an experienced and driven Shipping Manager to play a vital role in our global supply chain organization. In this exciting position, you will lead the charge in ensuring seamless and efficient delivery of goods to our valued customers across the EU.

What will you be doing?
As a Shipping Manager you are responsible for the entire logistics process of EU projects from tender stage until the operational transfer of the project to the outbound department.  Independently and with a drive to win he/she prepares projects successfully. The shipping Manager works from Veghel and is willing to travel to when needed (max 10% of your time). He/She is part of the Contracts, Routing & Forwarding Team and reports to the Manager Contracts, Routing & Forwarding. The shipping manager EU leads two forwarding officers with whom he/she prepares the shipments to all EU projects .

Responsibilities

If you’re an enthusiastic, and versatile Shipping Manager, you will excel at:

  • Determine the best shipping plan and lanes, in consultation with project management, supply chain, and procurement

  • Determine and negotiate the transport and packaging costs    for projects and the associated risk assessment.

  • Monitor and analyse monthly freight costs to optimize carrier invoices and ensure financial compliance

  • Ensure compliance with (country-specific) transportation requirements 

  • Support procurement and manufacturing teams on inbound flow from external suppliers

  • Lead a team of EU forwarding officers and manage day-to-day operations

  • Steer on continuous improvement and KPI’s and improve sustainability within the department

  • Closely monitoring projects, measure (internal) performances and adjust accordingly.

  • Contribute to transportation strategy by focussing on efficiency and reliability of our suppliers.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

What do we ask from you?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations

  • A passion for logistics and shipping

  • Strong stakeholder management skills

  • Planning and organisation skills

  • Being result oriented

  • Flexibility and adjustability

  • An enthusiastic teamplayer

  • Negotiating skills

  • Individual and team leadership and you enjoy coaching people

  • An excellent communicator in English (and preferably also in Dutch)

  • Knowledge of intermodal transportation is a plus

About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

In the challenging and responsible position of Shipping Manager EU you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.​ 

Your benefits
This position offers a competitive salary range of €4.050,00 to €5.400,00  gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.   

On top of your fixed salary you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:​ 
 

  • 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).​ 

  • Flexible working hours.​ 

  • A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).​ 

  • A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year. 

  • Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.​ 

  • Working from home allowance.​ 

  • Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.​ 

  • On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.​ 

  • Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.​ 

  • A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.​ 

  • And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista. 

Your application 

If the role of Shipping Manager EU appeals to you, then please apply now by completing the application form, and uploading your CV and covering letter. For more information, please contact Michelle van der Schoot (Senior Recruiter) on +31 413 49 52 41.

Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

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