Distribution Planner Planning & Logistics · Mead Johnson Nijmegen ·

Mead Johnson Nijmegen; Nijmegen; Remote; EUR 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Year-end bonus

Collective health insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mead Johnson Nijmegen is seeking a Distribution Planner to coordinate international export shipments from Nijmegen. You will handle export documentation, customs compliance, and liaise with customer service, freight forwarders, and authorities to ensure timely, accurate deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Logistics, up to 2 years in export operations, and strong Excel/SAP skills, with fluent English and Dutch. The role offers a full-time contract, competitive Dutch salary, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in logistics, export operations or international supply chain.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, healthcare or manufacturing environments is an advantage.
• Knowledge of export processes, logistics services and Incoterms.
• Strong administrative accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent English and Dutch communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate international export shipments by ocean, air and rail.
• Process outbound and inventory transactions in SAP and related systems.
• Prepare export documentation, customs declarations and health certificates.
• Serve as main contact for Customs, NVWA/COKZ and other authorities.
• Resolve export and customs issues to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Collaborate with freight forwarders, 3PL and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth shipments.
• Support sample shipments to markets outside the EU.
• Monitor SAP and EDI exceptions and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain work instructions and drive continuous improvement in logistics.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

English

Dutch

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Are you ready for a new step in your career?

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a long-standing multinational brand specializing in infant and child nutrition. Our company vision is to become the world's leading provider of scientifically backed child nutrition and specialized food products and services. At Mead Johnson Nutrition, we are deeply committed to creating nutritional brands and products that give babies and children the best start in life. With over 450 employees, our Nijmegen factory produces super-premium child nutrition for the largest market in the world, Greater China. Quality, reliability, innovation, and ethics are core values at Mead Johnson.

To support these global operations, we are looking for aDistribution Plannerwho thrives in a dynamic logistics environment and enjoys ensuring that products reach customers accurately, compliantly and on time

What will you do?

As Distribution Planner, you play a vital role in our international supply chain. You are responsible for coordinating export shipments, managing export documentation and ensuring compliance with customs and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with customer service teams, logistics providers, warehouses and government authorities, you help guarantee a seamless and reliable export process from our Nijmegen manufacturing site.

Your responsibilities include:

• Coordinating international export shipments by ocean, air and rail.

• Processing outbound and inventory transactions accurately within SAP and related systems.

• Preparing and managing export documentation, customs declarations and health certificates.

• Acting as a key point of contact for Customs, NVWA/COKZ and other regulatory authorities.

• Resolving export and customs exceptions to prevent disruptions in the supply chain.

• Working closely with freight forwarders, 3PL providers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of shipments.

• Supporting sample shipments to markets outside the European Union.

• Monitoring exceptions in SAP and EDI processes and ensuring timely resolution.

• Maintaining work instructions and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the logistics organization.

Why this role is exciting

This is much more than an administrative logistics role.

You will operate in an international environment where every shipment matters. From customs compliance and export documentation to stakeholder management and process improvements, you will have a direct impact on customer service, supply chain performance and business continuity.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work within a global supply chain environment.

• Gain expertise in international trade, customs and export compliance.

• Collaborate with logistics partners and authorities across multiple countries.

• Develop your knowledge of SAP and advanced supply chain processes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects that enhance efficiency and service.

Who are you?

You enjoy coordinating complex processes, keeping control of multiple priorities and finding solutions when challenges arise.

You bring:

• A Bachelor's degree, vocational degree, or equivalent experience in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• Up to 2 years of experience in logistics, export operations or international supply chain management.

• Experience within food, pharmaceutical, healthcare or manufacturing environments is an advantage.

• Knowledge of export processes, logistics services and international trade terms (Incoterms).

• Strong administrative accuracy and attention to detail.

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

• Advanced Excel skills and affinity with data analysis.

• Excellent communication skills in English and Dutch.

• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• The ability to perform well in a fast-changing international logistics environment.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and innovative work environment where you can develop your career and sharpen your skills in a dedicated and professional team. A fulltime contract with excellent working conditions and a competitive salary of €4.112 - €5.287, depending on knowledge and experience. Mead Johnson has a 38-hour working week with 25 vacation days and 13 ADV days. We also offer you a good pension plan, a year-end bonus, collective health insurance and opportunities for professional development.

Will you take the next step?

Applying for a VOG may be part of the recruitment process.