Senior Logistics Process Specialist Geleen • Yacht

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SABIC, located in Sittard/Geleen, is a global player in the chemical industry. With twelve modern factories, including two naphtha crackers, SABIC produces essential raw materials for plastics and chemical products. With approximately 900 employees and a high-quality research center on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, SABIC offers ample opportunities for technical professionals.

Job description

Are you a driven logistics professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for optimization? Do you thrive on streamlining processes, tackling bottlenecks, and maximizing customer satisfaction? Then this challenging role at SABIC is for you! SABIC offers an exciting opportunity within the Supply Chain department, providing you with a challenging position and a range of responsibilities. Your role involves ensuring the smooth

operation of the logistic process, encompassing various areas such as supply, demand, stock, and transport. Monitoring performance of the Carriers and Warehouses with focus on efficient logistical processes, focused on costs.

As a Senior Logistics Process Specialist, you'll be the linchpin of our logistics operations. You'll ensure our goods move seamlessly from A to B, with a strong focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness. You'll oversee the entire journey from supply, demand, inventory management, and transport, proactively identifying and resolving complex logistical challenges.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Operational Excellence: You'll ensure uninterrupted logistics execution by actively managing transport capacity, delivery priorities, and planning. You'll analyze disruptions and initiate improvement actions to maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).

Partnership & Relationship Management: You'll maintain close contact with carriers and warehouses to guarantee optimal delivery performance to our customers. You'll monitor their performance, provide feedback, and escalate issues when necessary.

Cost Control & Optimization: You'll proactively identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, such as optimizing efficiency and reducing waiting times. You'll also implement financial damage control measures to minimize disruptions.

Problem Analysis & Resolution: You'll delve deep into complex complaints and logistical activities (e.g., de-bagging, returns, customs-related matters) and ensure structured root cause analysis and preventive measures are implemented.

Cross-functional Collaboration and Coordination: You'll act as the bridge between warehouse operations, transport planners, and customer service, ensuring clear communication. You'll prepare performance dashboards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Strategic Oversight: You'll monitor real-time order intake to identify volume trends and upcoming operational peaks, and proactively reallocate resources in alignment with internal stakeholders. You'll manage complex logistical processes across different Strategic Business Units, locations, and transport modalities.

Who we're looking for:

An experienced professional with a proven track record in logistics and supply chain management.

You're analytically strong, highly communicative, and capable of maintaining a harmonious balance between the interests of diverse stakeholders in a multicultural and multilingual environment.

Experience balancing supportive/steering activities and managing safety risks is a plus.

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree.
• A keen interest in supply chain and logistics execution activities.
• Familiarity with SAP and knowledge of logistic principles.
• Eagerness and ability to support Sales & Distribution responsibilities.

This is a challenging role within a dynamic environment, offering diverse work and ample opportunities for your personal growth. You'll be working under a secondment agreement at SABIC, with hours ranging from 32-40 per week.

Location: Geleen/Sittard

We offer a competitive employment package that aligns with the seniority of the position, including:

Primary Employment Benefits

• A good salary, dependent on knowledge and work experience.
• 1 x 13th month (paid periodically pro rata) OR a quarterly bonus. The highest amount will be paid out to you at the end of the year.
• 8.33% holiday allowance calculated over 12 monthly salaries.

Secondary Employment Benefits

Assignment pay: compensation pay for the duration of your assignment.

• Pension Plus scheme (from day 1).
• Net €750 to set up your home office.
• 13th month (paid periodically pro rata)
• 25 vacation days per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• Travel expense reimbursement.
• Opportunities for working from home with a home office allowance.
• Yacht Academy with a training budget.
• Referral bonuses up to a maximum of €1,500.
• Dedicated HR contact person (personal guidance at least once a month).
• A subject-matter expert buddy who is always available to you.
• Knowledge & networking events tailored to expertise within the Supply Chain Management field and your career development.

Waar je gaat werken

SABIC, located in Sittard/Geleen, is a global player in the chemical industry. With twelve modern factories, including two naphtha crackers, SABIC produces essential raw materials for plastics and chemical products. With approximately 900 employees and a high-quality research center on the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, SABIC offers ample opportunities for technical professionals.