Administrative Logistics Assistant

• A salary of € 3000 - € 3500 gross per month based on full-time, matching your knowledge and experience;
• A full-time employment contract of 40 hours per week, whereby a work week of 32 or 36 hours is negotiable;
• Employment conditions in accordance with the Metaal & Techniek collective labor agreement;
• Working hours from 07:30 to 16:15 (Monday to Friday), whereby flexibility is negotiable;
• 38 vacation days based on full-time employment;
• Good growth and development opportunities within VDL Technics;
• Travel allowance;
• A good pension scheme;
• Participation in various staff activities such as the VDL party, sporting events, and social company drinks.

The role

To expand our business activities, we are looking for an Administrative Logistics Assistant. In this versatile role, you will play an important role in monitoring deliveries, supporting logistical processes, and ensuring an optimal flow of goods.

Job Description

As an Administrative Logistics Assistant, you are responsible for following up on purchase orders and outsourced work orders. You maintain daily contact with suppliers, colleagues, and carriers and ensure that agreements are correctly recorded and followed up.

Your responsibilities include

• Actively chasing purchase orders and outsourced activities via telephone and email;
• Recording agreements and delivery dates in our logistical software system;
• Maintaining intensive contact with buyers and colleagues from the head office regarding changes in orders and deliveries;
• Supporting the Head of Shipping with various administrative tasks;
• Processing packing slips and arranging shipping documentation;
• Registering and coordinating transports with external carriers;
• Maintaining customer-oriented contact with suppliers to monitor delivery agreements;
• Performing the most important tasks of the Head of Shipping during their absence;
• Directing forklift drivers by distributing tasks and setting priorities.

You are an accurate and communicative professional who likes to maintain an overview in a dynamic environment. You feel at home in a logistical environment where no day is the same and know how to switch effectively between different tasks.