The CompanyThe world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com
The PositionLogistics Assistant
Job Summary
SUMMARY
The Antwerp port is considered as a key location for Imerys EMEA and serves as a logistic platform designed to handle large volumes of different kind of minerals arriving from overseas origins and destined for European customers or production sites. The established facility handles massive tons of minerals in dry or liquid form and uses transport solutions of all possible logistics modalities. The team is responsible for the operational coordination of all activities within Imerys PM EMEA and other divisions logistics activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Operational management and coordination of assigned logistics categories / logistics modes and related activities for Imerys PM EMEA minerals
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Possible logistics categories include Short Sea Freight, Barging Stevedoring, Storing, Inspection, Road Haulage, Rail Transportation, etc.
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Operational and administrative stock management
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Manage inventory at sites level and optimize inventory level.
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Closely liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders, departments (Purchase, CS, Logistics,S&OP,sales,...) to fully understand requirements and constraints
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Set-up, maintain and improve system database to manage effectively carrier relationships, performance, contractual and volume commitments, rates and service levels
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In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager manage vessels for different lanes
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Support success and failures to improve business efficiency and secure continuous contribution to the quality and financial performance of the company
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Manage and complete occasional projects on logistics within the parameter of the divisions
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Participation in ad hoc projects & analysis according to business needs
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Being able to backup colleague’s activities
ACCOUNTABILITY
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Is accountable for the OTIF (On Time In Full) and customer satisfaction
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Is accountable for the claims KPIs
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Responsible for maintaining a safe personal environment and acting safely at all times.
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Fully supports the location health, safety and environmental (HSE) programs by participating in their implementation, maintenance, enforcement and compliance with company’s programs
POSITION SPECIFICS
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Job Title: Logistics Assistant
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Direct reports: None
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Location: Antwerp, Belgium
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Contract: Permanent
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Starting Date: March or April 2023
COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE
Key competencies
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Able to express in Dutch & English
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Tools: knowledge of SAP and Google suite is a plus
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Strong logistics business sense
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Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with customer services, warehouse workforce and Imerys suppliers
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Inventory and handling management
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Knowledge of different transport modes and custom clearance
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Flexibility to adapt to changing environments
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Rigorous compliance with procedures and processes
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Strong organizational skills, ability to manage priorities
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Analysis and problem solving and result oriented
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Team player and positive personality
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Ambitious, self confident and target oriented
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Reactivity and stress management during peaks of activity
Educational & Relevant experience:
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Bachelor in international Business, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
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Minimum 3-5 years of logistics experience
Position TypeFull time
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Permanent
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What We Do
We are a world leader in mineral-based specialties, offering high value-added solutions to many different industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods.
Our value-added solutions are formulated to meet the technical specifications of each customer and contribute to the performance of a multitude of products in three categories:
1. Functional additives - added to the mineral formulation of customers’ products.
2. Mineral components - essential constituents in the formulation of customers’ products.
3. Process enablers - used in customers’ manufacturing processes, but not present in the end product.
These serve many industries such as construction materials, mobile energy, steelmaking, agri-food, automotive, and cosmetics.
