Logistics Coordinator

Leveraging years of experience, ADB SAFEGATE’s team of passionate professionals is committed to improving the safety, efficiency and reliability of airports across the globe. That’s a major role to play in our ever-changing world.

With people working from more than 26 countries and close to 50 different nationalities that make up the ADB SAFEGATE family, we bring a well-rounded perspective to some of the world’s toughest yet fascinating aviation projects.

While we encourage entrepreneurship to get the best from everyone, we believe in collective endeavor and value team spirit above all else. With us, you will find a perfect launch pad for your career and many opportunities to help you reach new heights of success. That’s our promise.

So, are you ready to embark on a new flight of adventure? Check out our position of Logistics Coordinator!

The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the right products and components are delivered to the right location on time, to the quality required and in the most cost effective way.

Responsibilities

• Plan and co-ordinate logistics operations liaising with internal stakeholders, logistics providers and transportation companies
• Communicate and resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports while maintaining high levels of quality and service within budgetary requirements
• Produce logistics schedules and reports
• Maintain performance metrics and reports in order to provide meaningful logistics information
• Monitor carriers and logistic providers performance and handle performance issues
• Assist in the selection of carriers and logistic providers
• Make recommendations in relation to optimal transport modes, routes or frequency
• Ensure compliance with import/export/customs regulations, legal and health and safety requirements
• Identify inefficiencies, support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization opportunities

Requirements & skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation and 3PL management as shipping agent or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or relevant field, or equivalent by experience.
• Fluency in English is a must, Dutch and/or French, or other languages, are a plus.
• Experience in working with air and ocean freight forwarders, trucking, and logistics.
• Knowledge of technical regulations related to logistics such as import/export procedures, customs regulations, incoterms, insurances, documentary credits, transport regulations.
• Knowledge of supply chain management and understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders, etc.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and transportation companies
• Familiar with safety processes and legal regulations
• Knowledge of ERP systems (for example SAP) is a plus
• User knowledge of Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint

Personal Competences

• Strong customer focus
• Strong planning skills with the ability to handle multiple projects through to completion and to manage priorities
• Accountability
• Decision making
• Quality and result oriented with pro-active attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good team player
• Problem solving skills

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