Logistics Teamlead | French | Utrecht Area

Our client is an international non-profit organisation in the Utrecht area that delivers health-related products, including pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, to countries around the world. As Logistics Team Lead, you'll guide a team of Logistics Specialists, making sure shipments to their assigned countries run smoothly from export to final delivery.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Lead, coach and support a team of Logistics Specialists, including onboarding, training and performance reviews


• Oversee end-to-end shipments, from export and customs clearance to in-country delivery


• Monitor and hit On-Time In-Full (OTIF) targets


• Reduce extra costs such as demurrage, detention and storage through continuous improvement


• Act as the main escalation point for clients, 3PLs, vendors and other stakeholders


• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for shipment incidents


• Run monthly 3PL performance reviews and keep country import requirements up to date


• Respond to events affecting shipping, from customs changes to natural disasters or unrest


• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions and key logistics documents

Requirements

• Fluent French and English


• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or transport operations, including financial management


• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Freight, Accounting, Data Management or a related field, or equivalent experience


• Experience in commercial supply chain organisations is a plus


• Analytical, solution-oriented and calm with tight deadlines


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel


• Already living in the Netherlands with the right to work here

What's in it for you

• 25 vacation days (full-time)


• Travel reimbursement


• Pension scheme


• Healthcare contribution plan


• Competitive salary


• An organisation with a positive mission

Work location

• Utrecht area, the Netherlands

Interested?

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