Logistics Assistant

SUMMARY

The Antwerp port is considered as a key location for Imerys EMEA and serves as a logistic platform designed to handle large volumes of different kind of minerals arriving from overseas origins and destined for European customers or production sites. The established facility handles massive tons of minerals in dry or liquid form and uses transport solutions of all possible logistics modalities. The team is responsible for the operational coordination of all activities within Imerys PM EMEA and other divisions logistics activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational management and coordination of assigned logistics categories / logistics modes and related activities for Imerys PM EMEA minerals

• Possible logistics categories include Short Sea Freight, Barging Stevedoring, Storing, Inspection, Road Haulage, Rail Transportation, etc.

• Operational and administrative stock management 

• Manage inventory at sites level and optimize inventory level.

• Closely liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders, departments (Purchase, CS, Logistics,S&OP,sales,...) to fully understand requirements and constraints

• Set-up, maintain and improve system database to manage effectively carrier relationships, performance, contractual and volume commitments, rates and service levels

• In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager manage vessels for different lanes

• Support success and failures to improve business efficiency and secure continuous contribution to the quality and financial performance of the company

• Manage and complete occasional projects on logistics within the parameter of the divisions 

• Participation in ad hoc projects & analysis according to business needs

• Being able to backup colleague’s activities 

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Is accountable for the OTIF (On Time In Full) and customer satisfaction

• Is accountable for the claims KPIs

• Responsible for maintaining a safe personal environment and acting safely at all times.

• Fully supports the location health, safety and environmental (HSE) programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance, enforcement and compliance with company’s programs

POSITION SPECIFICS

• Job Title: Logistics Assistant

• Direct reports: None

• Location: Antwerp, Belgium

• Contract: Permanent

• Starting Date: March or April 2023

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

Key competencies

• Able to express in Dutch & English

• Tools: knowledge of SAP and Google suite is a plus

• Strong logistics business sense

• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customer services, warehouse workforce and Imerys suppliers

• Inventory and handling management

• Knowledge of different transport modes and custom clearance

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environments 

• Rigorous compliance with procedures and processes 

• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities

• Analysis and problem solving and result oriented

• Team player and positive personality

• Ambitious, self confident and target oriented

• Reactivity and stress management during peaks of activity

Educational & Relevant experience: 

• Bachelor in international Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Minimum 3-5 years of logistics experience