Job Purpose
The Logistics/Warehouse Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of material flow, inventory control, warehousing, and production planning to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of products. This role bridges procurement, production, and logistics to optimize service, quality and cost.
Core Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Define and execute logistics strategies aligned with business objectives; lead a team of logistics professionals.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee material management, planning, inventory, warehousing, transportation and reverse logistics processes; ensure compliance with SLAs and regulation.
- Performance Management: Monitor KPIs such as delivery accuracy, cost efficiency, and lead times; conduct performance reviews.
- Continuous Improvement Drive process optimisation using SAP, Power BI, and Lean methodologies; identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Procurement, and Planning teams; maintain strong relationships with carriers and 3PL providers.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum 10 years in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management; proven leadership in managing complex networks.
- Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; proficiency in SAP and Power BI; excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Languages: Dutch and English.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development.
- Strategic thinking and decision-making.
- Financial acumen for budget and cost control.
- Ability to manage change and drive innovation.
A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
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