Logistics Specialist

  • Full-time

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are looking for a Logistics Specialist! This position is responsible for 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 Account Manager should have solid working knowledge of the responsibilities of the entire logistics department and other areas of the business that may impact on the department or likewise. 

  • 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
  • Deep knowledge of the multimodal landscape in the UK and Ireland, terminals, transportation service providers, container depots, railroads, ports
  • Work on commercial ocean freight activities for nominated accounts / areas
  • Negotiate inland freights and nominate vendors for new and existing freight movements
  • Full coordination on Inland freights in designated areas, administration and internal reporting
  • Resolving service issues with vendors and monitor performance and service level in cooperation with SLM
  • Benchmarking of freights (inland / ocean and customs)
  • Freight reporting inland / ocean freight report, administration and presentation to SLM
  • Provide optimal service to our Chinese customers: best routings and best conditions
  • Provide daily operational updates as required to supervisor and management
  • Global mindset and cultural sensitivity
  • A true Logistics Industry insider and networking champion
  • Ensure responsibility is taken for H&S which impacts on the working areas
  • Find solutions for issues and escalate urgently
  • Prioritize extra costs and escalate accordingly

Qualifications

  • Excel / SAP
  • Mandatory Training - Company Culture Training/Core Values knowledge/champion/H&S training/ Communication expectations/ Stress management training/ Equality and Diversity training
  • Cross department training
  • Approximately 3-5 years of relevant work experience
  • An understanding of commercial and logistics
  • Full-time available
  • Bachelors degree required

Additional Information

*****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.