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 Specialist (Commercial) (LS) is responsible for providing the logistical framework for the assigned areas, primarily Europe-Asia deep sea ocean freight. This includes investigation of (new) transport opportunities, rate negotiations with vendors, and resolving service issues with vendors. The LS is responsible for supporting the booking/logistics team for all matters in his/her area of responsibility. The LS should have a solid working knowledge of the responsibilities of all parties in the export transaction including that of the buyer, supplier, inland/ocean carrier, stevedore, customs agent, and governmental agencies such as the customs authorities.

What your job actually requires

• Frequently traveling to designated business partners to maintain and develop the relationship
• Frequently communicating with existing freight /service providers.
• Negotiating terms and conditions of freight agreements and benchmarking in the market
• Keep control of service level (issues) for consignees in Asia
• Instruct and support the Booking colleagues in their choice of inland freight vendors/shipping lines and provide guidance in this logistics area
• Researching new market opportunities in close cooperation with the marketing team
• Full Account Management of designated service providers
• Frequently communicating with the back office and the other operational teams while striving for commercial and operational excellence
• Logistics projects in cooperation with management

How will you do this?

• You have a commercial attitude
• You have strong negotiation and analytical/problem-solving abilities
• Flexibility is a must
• You have superior communication and presentation skills
• You have an entrepreneurial mentality combined with strong time-management skills
• Good affinity with IT, MS Office, and SAP

A typical day for a Logistics Specialist?
Every day a new challenge! Resolving challenges and service issues in the supply chain is a key role of the specialist. Providing movement options and negotiating new freight deals. Work with the booking team that our sales contracts are being fulfilled timely. Help develop a logistics strategy for your accounts and markets and be the spider in the web for supporting teams to keep the business and administration moving.

What we ask

• HBO (Higher Vocational Education) in e.g. logistics management / commercial economics
• 5 years experience in a freight procurement type of role or other commercial roles
• Fluent English and other languages (i.e. Dutch, German, French, Italian, and Spanish is a big plus)
• Valid passport/ID and driver’s license with a safe driving record
• You are available fulltime

What we offer

• Competitive salary & Benefits – plus annual performance-related bonus
• Great work environment- The opportunity to be part of a global company, and interact with many cultures on a day-to-day-base. 
• Great Team – international annual party, team outings, etc.
• 25 vacation days (+3 extra per year). 
• 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.