Logistics Specialist | English

Are you a data-minded logistics professional who enjoys turning shipment and inventory information into clear reporting that a team can act on? We are looking for a Logistics Specialist on behalf of our client, an international technology hardware company that runs its European distribution from the Netherlands.

Data Reporting & ERP Management

• Maintain and update logistics transactions within the ERP system, keeping shipment status and inventory records accurate and current at all times
• Pull and consolidate data from the ERP and other internal sources to produce reports and visual performance overviews for the Logistics Manager
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards covering delivery performance, shipment status, exception rates, and other key operational metrics
• Support EDI transaction monitoring for logistics activities and flag discrepancies before they have downstream impact
• Keep operational records accurate and suitable for internal review and audit purposes

Shipment & Transportation Coordination

• Plan and coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across Europe, working with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to meet customer timelines
• Monitor active shipments and step in proactively when delays, exceptions, or discrepancies arise
• Prioritise shipments during peak periods or when urgent customer requests require re-sequencing of logistics activities

3PL & Warehouse Coordination

• Act as the main contact for third-party warehouse providers, covering inbound receipts, outbound dispatches, and inventory movements
• Monitor performance against agreed service level targets and elevate where providers are not delivering
• Support stock transfers and inventory reconciliation across warehouse locations

Order Fulfilment Support

• Work alongside Customer Service, Supply Chain Operations, and Sales to make sure orders are dispatched on time and to the correct specification
• Verify shipping details ahead of dispatch and coordinate delivery scheduling with logistics partners
• Take ownership of resolving order-related logistics issues and keep internal stakeholders informed throughout

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare, verify, and maintain the transportation and customs documentation required for European cross-border shipments
• Ensure compliance with relevant European transportation regulations and internal company policies

Performance Reporting & Process Improvement

• Track and present logistics KPIs to the Logistics Manager regularly, using clear and accurate visual reporting
• Support root cause analysis for recurring operational issues and contribute to implementing corrective actions
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, reporting efficiency, and operational effectiveness within the logistics function

• Minimum of 2 to 5 years of experience in a logistics or supply chain role, with a working understanding of how European distribution operations function in practice
• Working-level experience with Power BI, including building visual charts and reports from source data rather than only viewing existing dashboards
• Strong Excel skills, including consolidating and working with data across multiple sources
• Practical ERP experience for shipment and inventory management;
  Oracle experience is an advantage, but any solid ERP background is welcome
• Comfortable monitoring active deliveries, tracking exceptions, and keeping internal systems updated accurately and in real time
• Professional fluency in English, as it is the working language of the team. Dutch is preferred but not required
• Organised and detail-oriented, able to manage several open tasks at once without losing accuracy
• Self-starter who can work independently once up to speed, without needing constant direction
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