America Chung Nam B.V. (ACN Europe) is the European headquarters of America Chung Nam, the worlds leading exporter in the recovered paper and scrap plastic industry. Operations in Rotterdam started in 2000 and we are currently active in over 20 European countries.

Our mission is to be the global leader in the recovered paper and scrap plastics industries. Our continuous search to increase our volumes, quality and profitability are the key elements that drive us every day. Our core values are: teamwork, communication, professionalism and respect.

The Logistics Account Manager is responsible for negotiating freight rates (inland
and ocean) and assuring operational control in the Logistics department. This includes being responsible for meeting the demand of the ND facilities, being a team player and ensuring pro-active communication to internal and external parties.

The Logistics Account Manager should have solid working knowledge of the responsibilities of the entire logistics department, supply chain and other areas of the business that may impact on the department or likewise.

• Negotiate ocean freight rates and work on commercial ocean freight activities for appointed accounts / shipping lines
• Negotiate inland freights and nominate vendors for new and existing freight movements
• Full coordination on Inland freights in designated areas, administration and internal reporting
• Instruct and support the Booking colleagues in their choice of inland freight vendors / shipping lines and provide guidance in this logistics area.
• Developing and maintaining good commercial cooperation with vendors, potential vendors / lines / custom agencies
• Resolving service issues with vendors and monitor performance and service level
• Prioritize extra costs and escalate accordingly
• Benchmarking of freights (inland / ocean and customs)
• Support the Logistics Coordinator with freight reporting inland / ocean freight report, administration and presentation
• Provide optimal service to our Chinese customers: best routings and best conditions
• Provide daily operational updates as required to supervisor and management
• Find solutions for issues and escalate urgently
• Global mindset and cultural sensitivity
• Ensure responsibility is taken for Health & Safety which impacts the working areas
  

Logistics Account Managers who will be accountable and responsible for the proactive management of procurement, account management and commercial processes / procedures, cost control, reporting, risk management, a extensive background in successful commercial achievements in either Sales, Business development or tendering/procurement.

What we ask

• Bachelor degree required
• Approximately 3- 5 years of relevant work experience required
• Knowledge of / experience with Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of / experience with tendering, bidding and contracts
• A understanding of commercial and logistics
• Fulltime available
• Full clean driver’s license
• The flexibility to be able to travel on occasions
• You have experience of negotiating direct to key decision makers in business or driving agreements through channel partner engagement
• You will need to be someone who hates standing still. Being 'proactive' is hugely important, as you will be working in a fast moving, dynamic and results driven organization.
• Must have existing B2B business development or account management experience, this could have been attained either in the field or as an internal person. The only point we want you to demonstrate is a track record of winning new business

What we offer

• Competitive salary – plus annual performance related bonus
• Job satisfaction
• Great work environment – international annual party, team-outings etc.
• 25 vacation days. If you promise to come back
• Travel reimbursement and pension plan

*****Local Candidates Preferred*****

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Company’s background check process, including employment history, education, references, criminal record, a motor vehicle record, and any other data that may be necessary to analyze a candidate’s qualifications.

If you have questions regarding this role, you can contact Dewy Hagendijk at +31 (0)10 288 2885.