The Warehouse / Logistics Assistant is a support / execution role in the area of Logistics / Supply chain, focusing on the administrative support and execution of the warehousing function, or on the logistics / (outbound) transport or a combination of both areas.
Typically, depending on the size and structure of the logistics / warehousing function, the Warehouse / Logistics Assistant will report to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, or the Warehouse Manager or Transport / Logistics Manager, and this will also define the focus of the role. The larger the operation, the more specific the role of Warehouse / Logistics Assistant is likely to be, with specialist focus like stock control, transport planning, etc. In smaller OpCo’s the business is more likely to require a Warehouse / Logistics Assistant to be an all-rounder, pitching in with all aspects of goods control and distribution, which may also include in driving a forklift if work requires this.
Job Description:
Inventory management & stock control:
o (Re-)Orders materials and/or equipment where needed, registers these in the relevant databases / systems, provides input on performance of suppliers and inspects, manages and maintains materials, tools and/or equipment on stock, in order to have an optimal availability of materials / equipment for both production and delivery and timely identification of bottlenecks / inadequacies in the logistics processes.
Inbound goods and storing:
o Coordinates the intake of incoming materials and/or equipment as well as checks and registers for quantity, damages and completeness and organizes location for unloading and storage, (ensures) unloading / labelling the materials and/or equipment and ensures storing of the items at the defined location/warehouse at the right position. Checks the completeness and visual quality conformance of delivered materials and/or equipment, in order have allmaterials and/or equipment ready for efficient distribution to internal customers.
Systems and Administration:
o Executes the administrate intake and distribution of materials and/or equipment in relevant systems, registration of hours and other relevant logistics administration to provide relevant reports to stakeholders, in order to have an up-to-date administration and insight in availability and throughput of materials and/or equipment as a basis for stock keeping and internal accounting.
Ensures that order handling, quotations, administration, supporting IT systems, and maintenance of master data are in line with the set (Nutreco) standard in order to achieve high quality logistics processes
Customer satisfaction:
o Manage customer relationships, ensure that all customer requests are handled appropriately to maintain customer confidence. External customer satisfaction and sustainable customer relations, positive customer feedback is received.
Continuous improvement:
o Monitors, measures, benchmarks and evaluates the internal and external logistics processes, tools and systems and initiates and implements changes and improvements to achieve a continuous optimization and alignment of logistics (work) processes, tools and systems.
Compliance:
· Ensures compliance with all operating, safety, quality, risk and health regulations.
Other duties:
o May perform a wide range of other warehouse / logistics supportand administrative tasks and perform special project duties as assigned.
Our organisation:
Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Experience in warehouse or logistics operations (inventory management, stock control)
- Ability to receive, inspect, label and store inbound goods accurately
- Experience with logistics systems, data entry and administration
- Ability to manage customer requests and maintain customer relationships
- Adherence to safety, quality, risk and health regulations
- Ability or certification to operate a forklift (if required by the site)
Nutreco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nutreco and has not been reviewed or approved by Nutreco.
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. roles commonly advertise medical, dental and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options, plus disability and life insurance. Descriptions frequently characterize the overall benefits package as good.
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Retirement Support — U.S. positions cite employer‑matched retirement plans, and Netherlands roles reference robust pension provisions. These programs are presented as a core component of total compensation across locations.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include PTO and paid holidays in U.S. postings and generous vacation allowances in the Netherlands. Paid parental leave appears in some postings.
Nutreco Insights
What We Do
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for livestock farming and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future. Nutreco employs approximately 11,000 people in 35 countries, with sales in over 90 countries.
