Overview
Sr. Manager Operations EMEA @ Century | Supply Chain Management Certified – Century Distribution Systems Europe B.V. is part of Century Distribution Systems Inc. with headquarters in Richmond, VA USA and regional offices in Asia and the Netherlands. We are a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider serving leading companies, with approx. 1000 employees worldwide. Our global team leverages the VIZIV platform to synchronize supply chains and deliver customer-focused solutions through technology, human collaboration, and operational excellence.
For our Rotterdam office, we are looking for long-term candidates ready to go the extra mile for our customers. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and collaborating with colleagues, you might be a fit for our work environment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating all facets of the supply chain process with the various supply chain stakeholders.
- Timely and accurate entry, maintenance and monitoring of Origin Bookings and Shipments in VIZIV.
- Timely and accurate entry, maintenance and control of Real Time Notifications (RTNs) according to Century"s procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the customers.
- Collecting, following up, checking and processing (electronic) documents from vendors, carriers of the customers.
- Creating and issuing invoices to suppliers as well to customers.
- Daily follow-up and execution of export shipments out of the EMEA region that are allocated through Century Network agencies.
- Guiding and assisting vendors in carrying out export-related matters and using VIZIV.
- Creating, maintaining and updating files/shipments through MS Teams and VIZIV.
- For our NVOCC business you will be coordinating with stakeholders, creating freight/origin service quotations for customers/vendors, issuing BL's, filing AMS and all tasks associated with NVOCC.
- Assisting where necessary with coordinating implementation of new customers, vendors, agents and/or carriers.
- Achieving customer satisfaction and building relationships with customers; handling customer inquiries, claims and complaints.
- Regularly reviewing with customers and cooperating with the operations team to achieve the KPI agreed with the customers.
- Defining, measuring and ensuring customer satisfaction across different stages.
Job requirements
- You master the English language, both orally and in writing.
- 1 to 3 years’ experience in international logistics (ocean, air, road, & import/export compliance), freight forwarding or retail supply chain is preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all levels, mature, strong enthusiasm with a solution-oriented mindset are required.
- Passion to make a difference, self-motivated, result-oriented with good customer service senses, analytical skills.
- Minimum completed MBO or higher education required.
- Self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, manage risk, able to work under pressure and deal with problems.
- MS Office experience, including Excel, Word, PDF etc.
We offer you
- Full month of holiday allowance paid in May.
- 26 paid days off annually.
- Working hours 38.75 per week.
- Fully paid retirement plan.
- Great workspace in the city center of Rotterdam.
If you have recognized yourself within this job position, send us your Curriculum Vitae and motivation letter by email to nnemyer@cds-net.com and HREMEA@CDS-NET.COM. Clean certificate of conduct (VOG) is part of the onboarding procedure. In case of any questions, please email us at the mentioned address and we will respond.
You must reside in the Netherlands. Work VISA’s will not be provided by Century. Dutch nationality / living permit or EU passport is required.
* Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated*
Additional information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Management and Manufacturing
- Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage