Warehouse Operations Lead

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a full-time Warehouse Operations Lead for our Logistics Division.

• Location: Schiphol-Rijk, NL, 1119 NC
• Workplace: Hybrid
• Employee Type: Employee

About the role:

In this role you are responsible for six outsourced warehouse operations in Europe. Via daily interaction with Logistics service providers, but also via regular visits, analyses and together with your team you will run a sound warehouse operation for Yamaha Motor Europe.

Principle accountabilities:

• You will monitor and support the execution of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) through coordination, planning and forecasting of the work (contract management);
• You will coordinate and control the negotiations with Logistics Services Providers;
• You will initiate and participate in short, medium and long-term projects on behalf of the Logistics Division;
• You will direct and advise a team of two employees. You will define a clear training and career development plan for your team;
• You will maintain, lead, coordinate and control, in cooperation with our Service Division, all modification and recall campaigns related to our products;
• You will manage the procurement and administration of non-trade items and special services to run the warehouse operations as efficient as possible;
• You will manage the budgeting processes of all warehouse operations, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and controlling actual costs against budget.

What do you bring?

• 5 years of Business experience in Warehouse management (managerial experience is an advantage);
• Functional knowledge and experience in the field of Logistics and Warehouse management;
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Business Administration or any other related field;
• (Excellent) analytical skills and knowledge of Excel/Access;
• (Excellent) Communicational skills;
• Fluency in the English language.

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Free fruit is available in our office;
• Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with a yummy breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget;
• We offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events.

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.