Distribution Coordinator

MSD Animal Health Nederland; Boxmeer; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Paid time off 35.5 days

Pension plan

On-site restaurant

Private park

Job summary

MSD Animal Health Nederland is seeking a Distribution Coordinator at our Boxmeer site to manage end-to-end transport orders across Air, Ocean, and Road. You will plan, book, and monitor shipments, ensuring on-time delivery, compliance, and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with global teams and drive continuous improvement in service levels. The role requires strong analytical skills, fluency in English and Dutch, and experience with SAP ERP and BI tools.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation.
• Fluent communication in English and Dutch.
• Experience with SAP ERP, Excel, and BI tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of trade compliance and customs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate shipments with forwarders for healthcare products.
• Serve as primary contact for customers, carriers, and internal teams.
• Ensure trade compliance and create accurate customs documents (EX/A, T-docs, COO).
• Prepare and process shipping documents (B/L, AWB, CMR, invoices, packing lists).
• Provide proactive shipment updates and manage inquiries and exceptions.
• Coordinate Dangerous Goods transports and monitor KPI-driven performance.

Skills

Global forwarding knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Fluent English & Dutch

Data-driven decision making

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

BI tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about logistics and supply chain management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact?

We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a:

Distribution Coordinator

Welcome in our team

As a Distribution Coordinator, you will be part of the distribution department within the COE Supply Chain Management in Boxmeer. The Boxmeer, De Bilt, and Cologne sites are part of the Animal Health Netherlands network, where veterinary medicines are produced and packed for the global market. The distribution team consists of 5 other coordinators, and you will report to the Distribution Lead.

As a Distribution Coordinator, you are the key connector within our global supply chain, ensuring that the products reach our customers on time, in full and within the right conditions. We’re looking for proactive professionals who thrive in logistics, enjoy problem‑solving, and help optimize our global supply chain.

Purpose of the role

As a Distribution Coordinator, you will be responsible for end-to-end processing and execution of transport orders across the three primary modalities: Air, Ocean, and Road. You will plan, book, and monitor shipments of diverse healthcare products, ensuring they are delivered on time, in the right condition, and at the right cost. You will proactively oversee and analyze the supply chain, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the shipment lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in service, compliance, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Book and coordinate shipments with assigned forwarders for diverse healthcare products
• Serve as primary contact for customers, carriers, customs, and internal teams
• Ensure trade compliance and create accurate customs documents (EX/A, T-docs, COO)
• Prepare and process shipping documents (B/L, AWB, CMR, commercial invoices, packing lists)
• Provide proactive shipment updates, handle inquiries, and manage exceptions
• Coordinate Dangerous Goods transports in line with regulations
• Maintain accurate data in TMS, ensure master data quality, and process invoices correctly
• Drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, collaborate across functions, and support departmental/global projects

Your profile

• Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation
• Global forwarding knowledge (incoterms, trade lanes, customs)
• Passion for logistics and supply chain management
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective stakeholder management; proactive and inclusive approach
• Fluent communication in English and Dutch
• Proficient with ERP (SAP), Microsoft Office, and BI tools
• Knowledge of dangerous goods shipping and GDP/GMP (or willingness to train)

What We Offer

We offer a truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment where digital excellence directly supports patient and animal health. You can expect strong opportunities for professional growth and a competitive total rewards package, including:

• A competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• A 3% year‑end allowance and an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• A minimum of 35.5 days of paid leave.
• Travel expense reimbursement and a solid pension plan.
• A high‑quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at the main entrance, and ample parking is available.
• A beautiful private park on site, ideal for walking, taking a break, or relaxing.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive career development opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A workplace within an organization that continues to grow and evolve.

Animal Health Division

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well‑being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Required Skills

Animal Handling, Animal Handling, APICS CPIM, Capacity Planning, Cost Efficiency, Dangerous Goods Transportation, Documentation Review, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, Global Supply Chain, GMP Compliance, Inventory Control Management, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Materials Management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Production Reports, Productivity Metrics, Quality Management Standards, Safety Management, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), SAP Systems, Stakeholder Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Supply Change Management, Veterinary Consulting {+ 2 more}

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Shift

Hybrid

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

09/3/2026

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Requisition ID

R402444