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Distribution Coordinator
North BrabantOn siteHours negotiable<3months
You will be part of the distribution department within the COE Supply Chain Management of an animal health organization.
- The sites are part of a network where veterinary medicines are produced and packed for the global market.
- The distribution team consists of 5 other coordinators, and you will report to the Distribution Lead.
- You are the key connector within our global supply chain, ensuring that products reach our customers on time, in full, and within the right conditions.
- We are looking for proactive professionals who thrive in logistics, enjoy problem-solving, and help optimize our global supply chain.
What you do
- You will be responsible for end-to-end processing and execution of transport orders across the three primary modalities: Air, Ocean, and Road.
- You will plan, book, and monitor shipments of diverse healthcare products, ensuring they are delivered on time, in the right condition, and at the right cost.
- You will proactively oversee and analyze the supply chain, keeping all stakeholders informed and aligned throughout the shipment lifecycle, and driving continuous improvement in service, compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Book and coordinate shipments with assigned forwarders for diverse healthcare products.
- Serve as primary contact for customers, carriers, customs, and internal teams.
- Ensure trade compliance and create accurate customs documents (EX/A, T-docs, COO).
- Prepare and process shipping documents (B/L, AWB, CMR, commercial invoices, packing lists).
- Provide proactive shipment updates, handle inquiries, and manage exceptions.
- Coordinate Dangerous Goods transports in line with regulations.
- Maintain accurate data in TMS, ensure master data quality, and process invoices correctly.
- Drive continuous improvement, monitor KPIs, collaborate across functions, and support departmental/global projects.
What they ask
- Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation.
- Global forwarding knowledge (incoterms, trade lanes, customs).
- Passion for logistics and supply chain management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective stakeholder management; proactive and inclusive approach.
- Fluent communication in English and Dutch.
- Proficient with ERP (SAP), Microsoft Office, and BI tools.
- Knowledge of dangerous goods shipping and GDP/GMP (or willingness to train).
Practical
- A truly global, dynamic, and challenging environment.
- Strong opportunities for professional growth.
- A competitive total rewards package.
- A high-quality company restaurant offering fresh and healthy options daily.
- Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at the main entrance, and ample parking is available.
- A beautiful private park on site, ideal for walking, taking a break, or relaxing.
- Mental wellbeing support.
- Access to a dedicated prayer/meditation room.
- Extensive career development opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments.
- A workplace within an organization that continues to grow and evolve.
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