Logistics Specialist

Job description

Job Purpose and Summary

Are you looking for a diverse and challenging job in logistics, in a company where your personal initiatives will be noticed and highly valued? Do you want to develop yourself in a fast moving and result oriented environment? Join the Canon Logistics team in the European Distribution Center in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam.

The Logistics Specialist makes sure that  logistics processes and policies in the EMEA region are correctly followed –up with a key focus on driving continues improvement towards an effective, efficient  and integrated logistics operation.

 

Responsibilities and Tasks

· Accountable for the balance between logistics cost and service levels within pre-defined business targets
· Continuously seeking opportunities for reducing cost and maximizing revenue on Canon corporate level and increasing customer satisfaction
· Creates and monitors planning in line with business requirements/agreements
· Accountable for the timely  delivery of goods in the satellite warehouses and at the customers in the right quality/quantity
· Accountable for the timely creation of counter action plans in case of issues. Responsible for fixing route causes to make sure issues don not repetitively happen
· Closely monitor sissues (damages/theft)  with carriers and install clear counteractions to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs/impact
· Takes proper care of implementation of new logistics flows (such as setting up a new flow for a new product (3D printing)
· Accountable for system set ups and interface maintenance between for example Transport Management Systems and other systems
· Responsible for monitoring agreed service levels and propose corrective actions where required

Competencies

Act as a team player
Apply high standards of accuracy
Create solutions to problems
Focus on the customer
Plan & organize effectively

Further Information

The European Distribution Center is located in the Maasvlakte, Rotterdam. This location cannot be reached by Public Transport thus a car is necessary to reach the office.


Passionate about imaging, passionate about you Wherever your journey at Canon begins, there are plenty of ways you can develop your career. For some people, it can mean taking advantage of our network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For most, it involves taking every single opportunity to drive yourself and our business forward. Realising your potential is achievable in our environment of mutual trust and respect, where you are given the freedom to do your best, and where we all work towards the same common goals. You’ll be one of 17.000 valued employees across the region all of whom share a heritage of innovation, value the spirit of our company, and have a real passion and pride in what we do. You can.

Desired profile

· Minimum Bachelor level (Dutch HBO) or equivalent in a relevant field (preferably A, logistics, planning, procurement, APICS)
· At least 3-5 years of work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, and/or Inventory management
· Excellent numerical and analytical skills and proficient knowledge of MS Office
· Assertive team player with problem solving positive and collaborative mind set
· Able to work independently and with minimal guidance
· Fluent Business English (both written and spoken)
· Experience with Oracle and Transport Management Systems and /Warehouse Management Systems