Gatekeeper

FedEx Group; Duiven; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Allowances for irregular working hours

Opportunities for training and career development

Strong primary and secondary employment conditions

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Gelderland is looking for a Gatekeeper to efficiently oversee the inbound and outbound flow of goods. In this role, you will coordinate with various teams to maintain operational priorities and ensure a safe and structured environment. Candidates should have MBO level of thinking, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm in a fast-paced setting. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training, and a chance for a permanent contract based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics or operational environment is a plus.
• Good command of Dutch and/or English.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Decisive and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of Dutch and/or English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor the inbound and outbound gate process.
• Maintain oversight of operational flow, waiting times and bottlenecks.
• Identify deviations and escalate them proactively to stakeholders.
• Work closely with Control Room, Warehouse, and Security teams.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and professional working environment.
• Actively identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Solution-oriented

Ability to perform under pressure

Teamwork

Dutch or English

Education

MBO level of thinking and working

Job description

Are you our Gatekeeper?

At FedEx, you become part of a global team of more than 500,000 colleagues connecting businesses and people every day in over 220 countries and territories. What we do matters. How we do it makes the difference.

Our culture is driven by The Purple Promise: delivering an outstanding experience every day for our customers and for each other. Do you want to play a key role in safeguarding the operational flow of our operation?

What will you do?

As a Gatekeeper, you are the operational link between the Control Room, Security and the Warehouse. You oversee the inbound and outbound flow of goods and ensure that the process runs efficiently, safely and according to operational priorities.

Working in rotating shifts, you are part of a critical control point within our operation and contribute directly to the stability and predictability of our processes.

You will:

• Coordinate and monitor the inbound and outbound gate process.
• Maintain oversight of operational flow, waiting times and bottlenecks.
• Identify deviations and escalate them proactively to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Work closely with Control Room, Warehouse and Security teams to ensure smooth coordination.
• Contribute to a safe, structured and professional working environment.
• Actively identify opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.

Your role ensures that the right freight moves through the operation at the right time and in the right way.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who brings structure, awareness and ownership to the operation. Someone who understands that operational flow is the result of clear priorities, strong communication and effective collaboration.

You are someone who:

• Quickly understands situations and sets the right priorities.
• Remains calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicates clearly and follows through on commitments.
• Takes ownership of your responsibilities within the process.
• Works well with others and understands the broader operational picture.

Your profile

• MBO level of thinking and working.
• Experience in a logistics or operational environment is a plus.
• Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Decisive and able to perform under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of Dutch and/or English.

What do we offer you?

• A responsible role within a professional and dynamic operation.
• A competitive salary in accordance with the FedEx collective labour agreement.
• Allowances for irregular working hours.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Strong primary and secondary employment conditions.
• The possibility of a permanent contract based on performance.

Ready to make a difference in the flow of our operation?

Apply now and become part of the team that keeps FedEx moving.

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.