Logistics Coordinator

ABOUT JAN ZANDBERGEN GROUP

Jan Zandbergen Group, consisting of Jan Zandbergen, Diviande and Future Food Group, is a supplier and producer of ingredients, semi-finished products, finished products and concepts in meat, poultry and meat alternatives.

With around 300 employees, we operate from our headquarters in Veenendaal. Our slogan is "Innovation That Matters", and for good reason. Our roots are in meat, but our ambitions go much further. We aim to provide our customers with delicious, sustainable products that are good for people, animals and the environment, both today and in the future.

THE TEAM

You'll join a small, close-knit team of four colleagues responsible for all transport operations across Jan Zandbergen Group.

Together, you'll make sure every shipment, from short domestic deliveries within the Netherlands to complex international transport operations, is efficiently planned and monitored.

We work with short lines of communication, make decisions quickly and stay in close contact with colleagues in Production, Sales and Quality. Everyone plays their part in keeping our logistics operations running smoothly.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Logistics Coordinator at Jan Zandbergen Group, you help keep our international transport operations running smoothly. Our chilled products, often with a short shelf life, are transported to customers across Europe every day. This requires clear agreements with carriers, a good understanding of transport costs and the ability to respond quickly when things don't go according to plan.

We work with around 40 transport companies across Europe. You'll help manage relationships with these logistics partners, monitor transport costs and look for ways to make our logistics operations smarter and more efficient.

Is a shipment delayed, is there an issue with a carrier or do transport costs not match the agreed rates? You investigate what happened and work towards a solution. You also look beyond the immediate problem and consider how similar situations can be prevented in the future.

You'll work closely with colleagues in Logistics, Sales and Production. You'll have the freedom to take ownership of your work, challenge existing ways of working and develop your skills within our international organisation.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Handling questions and resolving issues received through the logistics inbox.

• Identifying, analysing and resolving operational disruptions and bottlenecks.

• Checking transport invoices and ensuring costs are accurate.

• Comparing transport rates and negotiating with logistics partners.

• Finding, selecting and onboarding new transport partners.

• Acting as a point of contact for escalated issues involving logistics partners.

• Maintaining and updating transport rate agreements, pricing structures and surcharges.

• Coordinating with internal departments to keep transport operations running smoothly.

• Identifying opportunities to improve our logistics processes and helping put improvements into practice.

• Supporting the training and onboarding of colleagues when needed.

ABOUT YOU

You're interested in logistics, but you want to do more than manage day-to-day transport planning. You also want to understand why things work the way they do and how they could be improved.

You're analytical, ask questions and aren't afraid to share your opinion. When you identify a problem, you don't just look for a quick fix. You want to understand the cause and find a lasting solution. You enjoy working with different people and taking responsibility for your work.

You also bring:

• Bachelor level of working and thinking, preferably with a completed degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, or an equivalent qualification.

• An interest in international transport, logistics costs and working with transport partners.

• Good communication skills in English. German is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn information into practical solutions.

• A proactive attitude, clear communication skills and the confidence to think critically.

• The ability to work independently while actively collaborating with colleagues.

Recently graduated with an Bachelor degree and looking to develop your career in international logistics? This could be a great opportunity. You don't need to know everything yet, as long as you're curious, take initiative and enjoy taking responsibility.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A gross monthly salary between €3,500 and €5,000, depending on your experience, skills, age and education, plus shift allowances and overtime pay. In short, an attractive salary package.

• 24 days of annual leave and 8% holiday allowance.

• Free lunch every day, including fresh fruit, salads, soups and sandwiches.

• A 2% year-end bonus.

• The opportunity to work out every working day in the gym at our own Food Innovation Center.

• Friday afternoon drinks, fun team outings and company events! We also regularly organise activities such as Heel Zandbergen Bakt (our own baking competition), bingo, pub quizzes and indoor football.

• The opportunity to purchase meat and meat substitutes at discounted prices six times a year.

• A stable job with opportunities to develop your skills, take on more responsibilities and grow your salary.

• A financially healthy employer with a long-term outlook.

• Our slogan is "Innovation That Matters" for a reason. We believe in taking initiative and turning good ideas into action. Jan Zandbergen Group never stands still, and neither should your career. That's why we offer both internal and external training and development opportunities.