Logistics Administrator

Midwich Group; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

5 extra days

Hybrid work: partly from home and in-?

Stock option plan

Zwitserleven pension plan

Fresh lunch €3 daily

Friday afternoon drinks

Discounts on all products we sell

FiscFree benefits (sport, meals, elec,

Bicycle lease program

Job summary

Midwich Benelux in the Netherlands is seeking a Logistics Administrator who ensures shipments are handled efficiently, cost-effectively, and on time. You will act as the link between the warehouse, sales, customers, and transportation partners, maintaining an overview and proactively addressing issues.

You will plan and book shipments, prepare export and customs docs, monitor carrier performance, review invoices, and help optimize logistics processes.

Qualifications

• MBO+ level education with focus on logistics or supply chain.
• Experience in a logistics, transportation, or supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of logistics processes, transportation, and related documentation.
• Experience with WMS/TMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, book, and handle the administrative aspects of domestic and international shipments.
• Prepare transportation, export, and customs documentation.
• Maintain daily contact with transportation partners, customers, and colleagues in Sales, Sales Support, and the Warehouse.
• Advise on transportation options, delivery times, and rates.
• Identify and resolve transportation issues, delays, and discrepancies, and determine the cause whenever possible.
• Verify that orders are correctly picked, packed, and picked up.
• Review shipping invoices and identify unnecessary or recurring costs.
• Monitor carrier performance and propose improvements in service, quality, and costs.
• Manage pallet inventory and coordinate with external logistics partners.
• Identify bottlenecks and actively contribute to logistics process improvements.

Skills

Logistics experience

WMS/TMS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Dutch and English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

MBO+ level (logistics or supply chain)

Tools

WMS/TMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Will you be our new Logistics Administrator?

At Midwich, you'll ensure that our European shipments are handled efficiently, carefully, and at the right cost. As a Logistics Administrator, you'll serve as the link between the warehouse, sales, customers, and transportation partners. You'll maintain an overview, think ahead, and ensure that our goods are shipped on time and correctly. You'll report to our Warehouse Team Lead and work closely with Purchasing, Sales, Finance, Sales Support, and the Warehouse.

What will you be doing?

Planning, booking, and handling the administrative aspects of domestic and international shipments.

Selecting the appropriate carrier based on cost, delivery time, urgency, and shipment type.

Preparing transportation, export, and customs documentation.

Collecting and verifying shipment information, such as dimensions, weights, and quantities.

Maintain daily contact with transportation partners, customers, and colleagues in Sales, Sales Support, and the Warehouse.

Advise on transportation options, delivery times, and rates.

Identify and resolve transportation issues, delays, and discrepancies, and determine the cause whenever possible.

Verify that orders are correctly picked, packed, and picked up.

Reviewing shipping invoices and identifying unnecessary or recurring costs.

Monitoring carrier performance and proposing improvements in service, quality, and costs.

Managing pallet inventory and ensuring effective coordination with external logistics partners.

Identifying bottlenecks and actively contributing to the improvement of our logistics processes.

You recognize yourself in the following:

MBO+ level of work and thinking, preferably with a focus on logistics or supply chain.

Experience in a logistics, transportation, or supply chain environment.

Knowledge of logistics processes, transportation, and related documentation.

Experience with WMS/TMS systems and Microsoft Office.

Good geographical knowledge.

Proficiency in Dutch and English.

You are detail-oriented, analytical, solution-oriented, and customer-focused.

You are proactive, able to handle stress, and maintain a clear overview even in a dynamic environment.

Here's what else you're looking for in a job:

A full-time position with significant responsibility and room for initiative.

A salary between €2,750 and €3,500, depending on experience.

25 vacation days and the option to purchase 5 additional days.

Flexibility: working partly from home and at our state-of-the-art office in Ridderkerk.

Variable bonus scheme and participation in the Midwich Group's stock option plan.

Travel allowance and work-from-home allowance.

Pension plan through Zwitserleven, with a generous employer contribution.

A delicious, fresh lunch every day for just €3.

Friday afternoon drinks in our own café.

Discounts on all products we sell.

FiscFree with benefits including discounts on sports, meals, electronics, and gift cards.

Bicycle lease program.