Multimodal Logistics & Purchasing Coordinator

Finwerd; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Finwerd, an Amsterdam-based ingredients and commodities company, seeks a Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator I to own and optimise end-to-end supply chain processes across Europe and Africa. The role covers purchasing, multi-modal logistics, and ERP data quality, with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

With 3–4 years in logistics or related fields and a degree in a relevant discipline, you will drive efficiency, coordinate shipments from NL to Africa, and collaborate closely with

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in logistics, purchasing, supply chain, or a similar role.
• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluent in English; Dutch, Spanish, and/or French a plus.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing: Create and manage purchase orders in Blending ERP for Finwerd NL and Finwerd Nigeria; follow up with suppliers on delays, documentation, and discrepancies; maintain supplier data; support supplier negotiations with the GLM; assist with supplier strategy rollout.
• Logistics Coordination: Plan, book, and coordinate sea, air, and road freight; monitor lead times and delivery dates; organise EU-based collections of raw materials; ensure export documentation is complete and archived; track critical ingredients; back up GLM as needed.
• ERP & Process Improvement: Maintain data quality in Blending ERP; be the go-to for ERP queries; lead small improvement projects; document SOPs; identify cost and efficiency improvements across NL and Nigeria.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

Blending ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finwerd, an Amsterdam-based ingredients and commodities company, seeks a Logistics and Purchasing Coordinator I to own and optimise end-to-end supply chain processes across Europe and Africa. The role covers purchasing, multi-modal logistics, and ERP data quality, with a proactive mindset for continuous improvement.

With 3–4 years in logistics or related fields and a degree in a relevant discipline, you will drive efficiency, coordinate shipments from NL to Africa, and collaborate closely with