Tactical Category Buyer
in this versatile role, you are responsible for the tactical procurement of a wide and dynamic assortment within our categories meat, fish, rice, and bakery products.
Jobs in the Netherlands, in English.
10,000+ live jobsOn-site in Landgraaf·Full-time·Added over a year ago
First posted a year ago, still open when we checked on 9 Oct
15 open roles
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Working with us means working in a growing, healthy international organization where lines are short and the atmosphere is open. In your role, you get the chance to make a real impact with your ideas and expertise. There is plenty of room to share your opinion and, even more importantly: things are actually done with what you contribute. Together with a close-knit and committed team, you work towards great results.
A market-conform salary, tailored to your knowledge and experience
No less than 29 vacation days. From age 35, you receive an extra vacation day every 5 years. Have you not been sick for an entire year? Then you receive 3 extra vacation days
A good pension scheme in which we take 60% of the premium
€250 annual budget to support an initiative, association, or charity of your choice
Room to grow: through training and career advancement opportunities, we stimulate your development. Unlimited access to the online learning platform GoodHabitz, so that you can continuously develop based on your own interests
We find vitality important: exercise with a discount and benefit from our bicycle plan
And last but not least: you receive a 20% discount on all our products
As a Sales Operations Coordinator, you are the connecting link between the Account Managers, our customers, and the rest of the organization. You ensure that the entire order process - from request to delivery - runs smoothly and efficiently. Is something not going as planned? Then you jump right in and arrange a suitable solution. Promotional orders also fall under your responsibility, such as discount actions, product introductions, or other campaigns. You plan and coordinate these actions down to the last detail, so that everything proceeds on time and according to agreement.
You follow up on orders from start to finish and coordinate delivery in collaboration with customers and colleagues from purchasing, field sales, warehouse, and logistics
Together with the Account Manager, you prepare quotations and process price agreements or bonus conditions in SAP
You actively monitor the timely arrival of stock and intervene quickly when there are deviations from the expected schedule
You communicate with customers regarding products, availability, and alternatives when necessary
You keep sample orders accurately tracked
You create new customer accounts in SAP
You fill in documents for customers, such as information about products and quality
You carry out customer-oriented actions with an eye for detail, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
You handle inquiries and complaints, both in writing and by telephone
You work together with finance to investigate and resolve payment discrepancies
You are available 36 to 40 hours per week
You have experience in a similar role
You are organizationally strong, service-oriented, and proactively respond to the needs and signals of customers
In this position, you will regularly deal with peak moments in which multiple challenges arise simultaneously. It is therefore important that you maintain an overview, can prioritize clearly, and coordinate effectively
You possess an MBO level of work and/or thinking.
You have excellent command of the German language, both spoken and written. Additionally, you speak and understand Dutch. Knowledge of the English language is a plus
You have a talent for planning and organization and ensure that everything runs smoothly. With your structured approach, you maintain control and ensure satisfied customers
Heuschen & Schrouff is the leading importer and distributor of authentic Asian food and non-food products in Europe. From Landgraaf (the Netherlands), we represent more than 65 top Asian brands, such as YumYum and Flying Goose, and have strong proprietary brand concepts such as Golden Turtle for Chefs. Additionally, we offer Private Label concepts. We do this with a team of more than 450 colleagues, 45 trucks on the road, and a diverse customer base ranging from ethnic toko's and wholesalers to retail, foodservice, and industry. We also have our own e-commerce platform.
We are a healthy, growing company, driven by the rising popularity of our products. That growth requires smart choices and more efficient processes – and you can actively contribute to that. With us, you will not end up in a world full of rules or bureaucratic structures. On the contrary: we value fresh ideas, personal initiative, and innovation. You will be given all the space to think along and help build the future.
The Sales Operations Mainstream department forms the driving force behind a smooth, professional, and customer-oriented sales organization for the regular retail market, such as supermarkets. This team ensures that orders proceed flawlessly and monitors the entire order process from A to Z.
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