At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable innovative approaches for a positive future. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do.
As the EMEA Logistics Manager, based in our regional headquarters in Uithoorn, you will focus on developing and managing logistics service providers and lead the regional warehouse teams to continue to do great things together. You will be key in a team effort to create a highly efficient supply chain process in a customer-driven environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us at a time when we are investing in strengthening our market position. Join the team and unleash your potential!
What do we offer?
- Work-life balance with a hybrid & flexible working schedule.
- Health insurance
- Pension scheme and other attractive social benefits.
- 2 annual days paid volunteering leave.
- Dress for the day policy.
- QH University: Continuous training platform for all seniority levels.
- Attractive Wellbeing, Mental Health, Women Inclusion & D&I programs
What will you do?
- Lead, develop, coordinate, and support logistics activities for the EMEA region, optimizing the process and driving cost improvements while guaranteeing high standards.
- Manage 3rd party warehouses and related Supply Chain teams through KPIs and management processes while also controlling stock quality at these external warehouses.
- Support manufacturing sites for overflow/off-site warehouse selection and management
- Manage performance of logistics partners partially directly, partially through other parts of the Supply Chain organization
- Work with indirect Procurement on securing competitive freight and warehouse cost.
- Manage costs, reporting and the logistics budget.
- Work closely with key stakeholders such as Procurement, Sales, Customer Service or Finance and other departments to ensure alignment to company goals.
- Ensure compliance to local regulatory frameworks and SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) standards
- Available to travel up to 25% mainly within the region.
What are we looking for?
- Experience: At least 5 years' experience in managing logistics service providers and flows, ideally in a role where team leadership and development of the logistics area have been key to success.
Any additional training needed will be provided.
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business or Logistics
- Languages: English professional level spoken and written is necessary.
- Soft skills: Customer focus, Team-player, Strong Communication skills, Data-Driven, Proactive and High Safety conscious. Safety is at the core of our culture.
- Location: Based in the Uithoorn, NL area with the availability to travel up to 25% in the region.
Who are we?
We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists, and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.
Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.
Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.
Are you a QH colleague?
Please contact your TA Partner, Honorata Florczak or your HRBP for more information about the role and/or how to apply.
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