Supply Chain Specialist (invoice and transportation) Breda • Panda International

We are currently collaborating with a leading biotech company based in Breda to find a Invoice & Supply Chain Specialist to strengthen their global distribution team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial tracking and efficient freight invoice processing within a regulated and fast-paced supply chain environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in finance or logistics, a keen eye for detail, and a proactive mindset to support both financial operations and process improvements across international supply chain functions.

• Own and manage the complete freight invoice lifecycle, from receipt to approval via SAP workflow

• Act as the primary point of contact for invoice disputes with freight and logistics service providers

• Coordinate the annual Purchase Order (PO) process for distribution-related services

• Maintain and enhance the freight invoice dashboard, supporting clear visibility and decision-making

• Provide accurate financial data and reporting to support business case development across EU distribution hubs

• Facilitate the data exchange between internal systems and the external freight auditing company

• Support financial tracking of distribution budgets and ensure on-time payment of validated invoices

• Conduct regular reviews and performance discussions with third-party supply chain partners

• Collaborate with logistics managers and internal stakeholders to escalate and resolve issues

• Develop and implement process improvement plans to increase efficiency and reduce errors

• Maintain agreements and invoice verification processes with external providers

• Manage orders for distribution-supporting materials at third-party logistics facilities

• Accurate and timely PO generation aligned with the distribution budget

• On-time invoice approvals and payments

• Professional and efficient dispute resolution processes

• Reliable KPI tracking and reporting to support operational transparency

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field

• 0–3 years of relevant experience, ideally in the biotech/pharma industry

• Proficient in SAP and Business Warehouse (BW) tools

• Advanced skills in MS Excel and a strong analytical mindset

• Familiarity with the financial closing cycle

• Excellent written and spoken English communication

• Able to work independently, prioritize tasks, and thrive under pressure

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving approach

• Basic knowledge of GMP/GDP guidelines

• Exposure to Operational Excellence tools (e.g., Six Sigma, FMEA)

• Experience drafting or maintaining Service Level Agreements (SLAs)

• Technical writing or documentation skills

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset

• Results-focused and accountable

• Strong communicator with stakeholder management skills

• Analytical and process-driven

• Collaborative and relationship-oriented

• Participation in global conference calls, occasionally outside standard working hours

• This is a full-time hybrid position based in Breda, Netherland
• You’ll be working in collaboration with a supportive international supply chain and finance team within a regulated industry

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Hybrid/ Flexible way or working 
1 year contract with extension possibility
English fluency