Supply Chain Officer

Cefetra Market Research; Leiderdorp; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Holiday allowance

Bonus

28 vacation days

Professional growth

Job summary

Suntree Foods in Leiderdorp, part of the Cefetra Group, is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Officer to manage import container shipments from origin to our European warehouses.

You will coordinate suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal teams, ensure on-time customs clearance, oversee warehouse operations, and optimize processes with ERP and Excel. Fluency in Dutch and English is preferred, with German a plus; a competitive base salary and 28 vacation days are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of import container shipments and international transport.
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong Dutch and English; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound shipments, from booking through to final delivery.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, transport providers, and warehouses.
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or issues.
• Ensure timely customs clearance and accurate documentation.
• Oversee warehouse activities and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Work with ERP systems to keep logistics data up to date and reliable.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and optimize costs.
• Collaborate with Trade, Finance, and Sales.

Skills

Import container shipments

ERP systems

Excel skills

Planning & organization

Stakeholder communication

Dutch & English

Job description

Are you a supply chain professional looking for a new challenge in an international food environment? Do you enjoy ensuring smooth and efficient supply chains for nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and superfoods? Then working at Suntree Foods in Leiderdorp as a Supply Chain Officer might be the perfect fit for you!

Suntree Food BV is an importer/distributor of Nuts, Dried Fruits, Seeds and Superfoods. We are part of the Cefetra Group. We cater to high-spec industrial customers, private label and branded retail packers, both conventional and organic. We source our product portfolio with valued suppliers, mainly outside the EU. We are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service through seamless supply chain integration. We are IFS broker certified and are organic certified. We aim to be the leading supplier of ingredients to retail packers, brands and the food industry by creating sustainable long-term partnerships with suppliers and customers in an entrepreneurial, no-nonsense and engaging culture.

The Job

As a Supply Chain Officer, you play a key role in ensuring our daily logistics operations run smoothly within a fast-growing company. Your main focus will be on managing import of the nuts, dried fruits and seeds by container shipments from origin to our warehouses in Europe. In this role, you will act as the central point of contact between suppliers, logistics providers, warehouses, and internal teams. You’ll take ownership of operations and resolve issues as they arise. What you’ll do:

• Manage inbound shipments, from booking through to final delivery
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, transport providers, and warehouses
• Monitor shipment progress and proactively resolve delays or issues
• Ensure timely customs clearance and accurate documentation
• Oversee warehouse activities and maintain accurate inventory records
• Work with ERP systems to keep logistics data up to date and reliable
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and optimize costs
• Collaborate closely with teams such as Trade, Finance, and Sales

Who Are You?

You are someone who takes ownership and enjoys making things run smoothly. You’re organized, detail-oriented and able to keep an overview even when multiple shipments and deadlines are moving at the same time. You don’t wait for problems to elevate but you spot them early and take action. You’re comfortable working independently but also enjoy collaborating with others and communicating clearly across teams and external partners. In a fast-paced environment, you stay calm, structured, and focused on solutions. In addition, you bring:

• Strong knowledge of import container shipments, international transport, and customs documentation
• Experience working with ERP systems and solid Excel skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple shipments and deadlines at the same time
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, warehouses, and internal stakeholders
• A good command of Dutch and English. German is considered a plus

Our Offer

A unique opportunity to work within a fast-growing international operating company. We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs, but please note we offer the following:

• An excellent package of primary & secondary working conditions, including a competitive base salary, holiday allowance, an attractive bonus, and 28 vacation days.
• A dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The opportunity to shape the logistics foundation of a rapidly scaling business, gaining invaluable experience in developing supply chain solutions from the ground up.