Warehouse Lead

The Nippon Express Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers whose Japanese corporation is headquartered in Tokyo. Our services range from air and ocean freight forwarding to cargo, removal services and warehouse operations. The company has numerous freight centers, warehouses and provides logistics services in over 45 countries on six continents with a global network of over 70,000 employees. The logistics focus is mainly on automotive and fashion industries, pharmaceutical products and further consumer goods. Within the past years Nippon Express has been on a continuous growth path in Belgium and we are looking for new talents to join our mission.

The Warehouse Lead is the operational lead for a group of warehouse operators. His/her goal is to use excellent team spirit to coach the team to the best performance. The warehouse lead also performs operational tasks 40% of his/her time, helping the team with the proper handling of goods. Administrative tasks are also part of his/her job:

Providing operational leadership to a team

• Stimulating, motivating, developing, instructing and supervising his/her team members

• Responsible for work distribution within his/her team

• Supervises order and cleanliness

• Adjusts the work schedule based on the dynamic workload

Supporting in warehouse tasks

• Oversees the tasks of both incoming and outgoing goods
• Oversees the automated sorting process
• Supports in inventory taking

Administration

• Validates the arrival and departure of containers and trucks
• Prepares, verifies and signs CMRs and loading lists
• Oversees work planning throughout the work day

Relationship Management

• Builds network and maintains good relationships with suppliers as well as customers, logistics partners and other departments, participates in digital and face to face meetings

Requirements

Essential skills

• Hands-on attitude
• Eager to learn
• Empathic leader
• Constructive and respectful attitude
• Good communicator
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written

Knowledge

• Knowledge of professional terminology in both Dutch and English to ensure smooth contacts with customers, suppliers (such as transport companies) and colleagues
• Familiar with different logistics concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of the WMS System
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of administrative and logistics processes

Benefits

• Full-time contract, undetermined time
• Attractive salary package, including 13th month
• Meal vouchers and ecocheques
• Hospitalization insurance + group insurance
• Transport reimbursement according to CLA PC 226
• 20 vacation days + 6 ADV days + 1 NXB day after 3 years + 1 CLA day after 1 year
• Mobile phone + subscription
• Free coffee, tea, water, soup
• You will be part of a dynamic team
• Benefits Plan (“MyChoice”)
• Mobile phone & laptop