Shipping Manager EU

Are you passionate about logistics and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are looking for an experienced and driven Shipping Manager to play a vital role in our global supply chain organization. In this exciting position, you will lead the charge in ensuring seamless and efficient delivery of goods to our valued customers across the EU.

What will you be doing?
As a Shipping Manager you are responsible for the entire logistics process of EU projects from tender stage until the operational transfer of the project to the outbound department. Independently and with a drive to win, he/she prepares projects successfully. The Shipping Manager works from Veghel and is willing to travel to when needed (max 10% of your time). He/She is part of the Contracts, Routing & Forwarding Team and reports to the Manager Contracts, Routing & Forwarding. The shipping manager EU leads two forwarding officers with whom he/she prepares the shipments to all EU projects.

Responsibilities

If you’re an enthusiastic and versatile Shipping Manager, you will excel at:

• Determine the best shipping plan and lanes, in consultation with project management, supply chain, and procurement
• Determine and negotiate the transport and packaging costs for projects and the associated risk assessment.
• Monitor and analyse monthly freight costs to optimize carrier invoices and ensure financial compliance
• Ensure compliance with (country-specific) transportation requirements
• Support procurement and manufacturing teams on inbound flow from external suppliers
• Lead a team of EU forwarding officers and manage day-to-day operations
• Steer on continuous improvement and KPIs and improve sustainability within the department
• Closely monitoring projects, measure (internal) performances and adjust accordingly.
• Contribute to transportation strategy by focussing on efficiency and reliability of our suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.

What do we ask from you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations
• A passion for logistics and shipping
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Planning and organisation skills
• Being result oriented
• Flexibility and adjustability
• An enthusiastic team player
• Negotiating skills
• Individual and team leadership and you enjoy coaching people
• An excellent communicator in English (and preferably also in Dutch)
• Knowledge of intermodal transportation is a plus

About Vanderlande
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

In the challenging and responsible position of Shipping Manager EU you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.