Senior Administrator, Shipping and Receiving

APL Logistics; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Bonus Plan

Pension Plan

Training & Development

Open team culture

Birthdays / family events

Job summary

APL Logistics operates a newly opened Amsterdam warehouse and is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Clerk to ensure smooth inbound and outbound operations and accurate record-keeping.

You will coordinate with carriers and warehouse staff, verify shipments, schedule deliveries, and prepare essential documentation such as blind tallies and bills of lading. The role emphasizes Lean 5S and data accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience
• Experience with WMS is a must
• Strong attention to detail and data entry
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents
• Team-oriented mindset with proactive problem-solving
• Fluency in English; other languages a plus
• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with carriers, warehouse staff, and customers to manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Verify shipment accuracy, inspect for damages, and maintain detailed shipping and receiving records.
• Assist in scheduling deliveries, assigning dock doors, and preparing documentation such as blind tallies and bills of lading.
• Support inventory checks, cycle counts, and audits to ensure data accuracy.
• Apply Lean 5S and Continuous Improvement principles to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Data entry

English fluency

Problem solving

Lean 5S

Tools

WMS

Job description

Job Description

In May 2026, we opened our new distribution centre in Amsterdam. We are currently building up our operations and are looking for colleagues who want to grow with us. From this location, we support the logistics processes of an international fashion brand. At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across automotive, consumer, industrial, and retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners. Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.

We’re looking for a colleague to join our new warehouse team in Amsterdam in the position of Shipping and Receiving Clerk. The Receiving and Shipping Clerk is responsible for ensuring smooth and accurate shipping and receiving operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with carriers, warehouse staff, and customers to manage inbound and outbound shipments.


• Verify shipment accuracy, inspect for damages, and maintain detailed shipping and receiving records.


• Assist in scheduling deliveries, assigning dock doors, and preparing documentation such as blind tallies and bills of lading.


• Support inventory checks, cycle counts, and audits to ensure data accuracy.


• Apply Lean 5S and Continuous Improvement principles to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse experience, including shipping and receiving responsibilities.


• Experience in warehouse management systems (WMS) is a must.


• Strong attention to detail, experience in data entry.


• Ability to read and interpret safety and operational documents.


• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.


• Fluency in English and any other language skills are a plus.


• Strong time management, organizational, and planning skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We Offer You

• Participation in our global Cash Bonus Plan.


• Pension Plan.


• Regular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globally.


• Working in an open team with a supportive working atmosphere.


• Various benefits for birthdays, marriage, childbirth, long service as appropriate.


• Office located in our Amsterdam warehouse.


• Local and regional activities focused on employee engagement throughout the year.

The typical salary range for this position is: €35.504 - €42.513 (paid on 13 -month salaries + holiday allowance). The actual salary offer will take into account multiple factors including skills and experience. Please note that the salary details listed in role postings reflect the base salary only, not total compensation, which includes bonus and benefits.