Senior Coordinator Distribution Europe

Jobgether; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading company in distribution in the Netherlands is seeking a Senior Coordinator for Distribution Europe. This role involves overseeing Order-to-Cash operations and managing customer master data. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical distribution, strong English skills, and familiarity with SAP. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in pharmaceutical distribution operations.
• Knowledge of GDP and temperature-controlled shipments.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate Order-to-Cash operations.
• Manage customer master data lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary contact for logistics partners.

Skills

SAP SD/MM

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented

Customer-centric

Organizational skills

Proactive

Strong English language skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

EDI systems

Veeva (plus)

Job description

Senior Coordinator - Distribution Europe

As a Senior Coordinator – Distribution, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless and compliant distribution operations across Europe. You will oversee the end‑to‑end Order‑to‑Cash process, manage customer master data throughout its lifecycle, and act as the main liaison between logistics partners and internal stakeholders.

Accountabilities

• Oversee and coordinate Order‑to‑Cash operations, including order processing, deliveries, pricing, tenders, invoicing, and dunning.
• Manage the full lifecycle of customer master data: creation, validation, maintenance, revalidation, and deactivation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for third‑party logistics (3PLs) and internal stakeholders, providing timely information and resolving distribution‑related issues.
• Monitor allocations, quotas, suspicious orders, and shortage risks, while processing credit and debit notes as required.
• Support GDP compliance by logging distribution incidents, initiating quality deviations, and maintaining SOPs and work instructions.
• Assist in operational readiness for new country launches, new product introductions, and new distribution models.
• Participate in system enhancements, standardization, and process optimization initiatives to improve lead times, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience.
• Contribute to SLA management and performance reviews with logistics providers to ensure service level targets are met.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience; 5+ years in pharmaceutical distribution operations.
• Proficient in SAP SD/MM and EDI systems; Veeva experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of GDP and temperature‑controlled shipments (ambient and cold chain).
• Strong English language skills; additional European language is advantageous.
• Highly detail‑oriented, proactive, solution‑focused, and customer‑centric.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Comfortable prioritizing multiple tasks and collaborating across internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities and exposure to international distribution operations.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, high‑impact environment focused on delivering life‑saving products.
• Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and cross‑functional projects.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time