CE Logistics Specialist

LOGISTICS SPECIALIST Netherlands, 's-Heerenberg (Office) 36-40 hours Come work with one of the most innovative brands in the world!

Specialized is more than just a bike company. We are a company filled with passionate cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who are dedicated to innovation, environmental advocacy, and creating bikes & equipment (shoes, saddles, helmets, apparel, etc.) for every kind of rider.

We’re looking for an experienced Logistics Specialist who is to drive our operations capable of inbound / outbound / inventory performance and also upgrade processes.

This is a great opportunity to join a fun, fast paced, and passionate culture and make a significant difference in the cycling community with amazing products that cyclists love.

As a Logistics Specialist, you will be office based and responsible for executing an assigned scope using our ERP system and other tools across multiple process flows such as, inbound, outbound or inventory mgmt. These processes must be delivered to the high satisfaction level of our customers.

In the role, you will work closely with our Logistics partners primarily collaborating with our 3PL Warehouse, Customs, Planning & Sales teams, and be a key member of our logistics network across our regions.

You will be joining a team of 10 people that manage our mainland Europe logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities And Outputs

• Inbound: Manage schedule & priorities for incoming ASNs & POs before receipt at the warehouse
• Inbound: Manage documentation integrity for incoming shipments and ensure Customs partner & warehouse has all information, and managing exceptions
• Inbound: Ensuring all inbound shipments are processed in Oracle on-time to our KPIs / priorities maximising our sales opportunity, and follow up with 3PL/Vendors on any exceptions
• Customs: Assist in requests to support and work closely with our VAT & Duty team
• Inventory management.: Ensuring robust cycle count process at warehouse, and reconciliation between our Oracle ERP & 3PL WMS based on exception reports
• Inventory: Investigate discrepancies across the logistic flow, find root cause and drive resolution
• Outbound: Work with demand planning and sales team on flagging & prioritizing urgent deliveries
• Outbound: Work with our 3PLs to ensure customer orders are processed accurately in a timely manner
• Review and refine day-to-day internal logistics processes across functions, based on identified opportunities.
• Support EMEA Logistics teammates with key continuous improvement projects.

Knowledge And Experience Required

• MBO+ / HBO background logistics related
• Minimum of 5 years experience within logistics, inventory and supply chain management experience, with a strong operational and execution focus
• Experienced at Managing and delivering processes with a 3PL
• Excellent speaking and writing skills in English
• Strong systems experience with any of Oracle ERP, WMS or TMS
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with excellent Excel skills, Tableau, Apex & RPA an advantage
• Able to cope with multiple high priorities and deadlines. Well organized including good planning skills
• Experience with import processes as a plus

How Will You Stand Out

• Being a team player, enthusiastic and proactive
• Good communication skills
• Having a heart for the cycling industry