Customer Service Supervisor

Major Manufacturing; Sint-Niklaas; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Bonus and Belgian-standard benefits

Résumé du poste

Major Manufacturing in Belgium is seeking a logistics and supply chain operations lead with a customer service focus. You will own the full order-to-delivery chain across EMEA, optimise freight routes, manage excise compliance, and guide a small customer service team while collaborating with production planning, sales and finance.

The role demands a Bachelor's in logistics/commercial field, 3–5+ years in logistics, fluent Dutch and English, and strong Excel/data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a commercial or logistics field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, customs or supply chain operations.
• Fluent Dutch and English; other languages are a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across the EMEA region.
• Optimise freight costs, routes and carrier performance.
• Manage logistics service providers and third-party warehouses.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays and compliance concerns.
• Create, validate and monitor e-ADs and excise documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local and EU excise regulations.
• Support audits and inspections by customs and tax authorities.
• Liaise with customs brokers, excise authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise and develop a small team of Customer Service Representatives.
• Ensure customer inquiries and orders are handled efficiently, from first contact to invoicing.
• Apply data-driven thinking to freight spend, service levels and processes.
• Work in a culture that values prioritisation, clear communication and delivering quality without wasted effort.

Connaissances

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in logistics or commercial field

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Don't let the title fool you. This is a broad logistics and supply chain operations role – with a customer service team attached – at the Belgian production site of an established international manufacturing group whose products are distributed worldwide.

You will sit at the operational heart of a compact, close-knit site, owning the full order-to-delivery chain across EMEA. One day you are optimising freight routes and negotiating with carriers; the next you are steering excise compliance through an audit or resolving a cross-border shipping issue before it reaches a customer. You will lead a small customer service team and work daily with production planning, sales and finance. No layers, no bureaucracy, full visibility.

Your Responsibilities

Transport & Logistics (EMEA):

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments across the region
• Optimise freight costs, routes and carrier performance
• Manage logistics service providers and third-party warehouses
• Resolve transportation issues, delays and compliance concerns
• Create, validate and monitor e-ADs and excise documentation
• Ensure compliance with local and EU excise regulations
• Support audits and inspections by customs and tax authorities
• Liaise with customs brokers, excise authorities and regulatory agencies
• Supervise and develop a small team of Customer Service Representatives
• Ensure customer inquiries and orders are handled efficiently, from first contact to invoicing
• Coordinate with internal departments to deliver an outstanding customer experienceApply data-driven thinking to freight spend, service levels and processes
• Work in a culture that values prioritisation, clear communication and delivering quality without wasted effort

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in a commercial or logistics field
• 3–5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, customs or supply chain operations
• Experience with excise duty management and EU customs regulations is a strong advantage
• Fluent Dutch and English; other languages are a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and a data-driven approach to decision-making
• Hands-on, proactive leadership style: you set priorities, solve problems and bring your team with you

What's On Offer

• A competitive salary package with bonus and strong Belgian-standard benefits
• Hybrid flexibility
• Rare breadth of ownership: logistics, customs, invoicing and team leadership in one role
• Genuinely specialist excise and cross-border experience – a real career asset
• The stability of a large international group with the autonomy and visibility of a smaller site