Logistics Coordinator

About AkzoNobelSince , we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most.
Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe.
We're active in more than countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.
Because we believe every surface is an opportunity.
It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow.
Let's paint the future together.
© Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Short Description
Job Purpose
As a Logistics Coordinator, you report directly to the Team Lead Logistics MPY.
In this role, you make sure the operations at our Regional Distribution Centre in Genk, Belgium, run smoothly and meet the required service levels.
You are the key link between our Customer Order Sales desks across Europe, Supply Planning (Intercompany), and Export markets.
Thanks to you, their requirements are met on time and in full.
You also keep a close eye on the OTIF performance of our Distribution Centres and Transport carriers, making sure everything aligns with our Service Level Agreements and company objectives.Key Accountabilities
• Ensuring continuity of supply to end-user customers by managing daily communication with COS desks, Supply Planning (Factories, RDCs/LDCs) and transport companies, and aligning loading plans with warehouses and freight forwarders.
• Managing the export process by monitoring documents (dispatch notes, DGNs, shipping invoices), coordinating with forwarders and customs, and resolving system errors (incl. IDOC management with Local Service Providers) to prevent delays.
• Maintaining inventory accuracy by processing stock quarantine/pass adjustments in SAP and WMS, and handling returns within agreed timeframes while optimizing the process.
• Supporting financial accuracy by managing invoicing, ensuring documentation is signed, checked and distributed on time, and performing random invoice checks for correctness.
• Acting as SPOC for assigned regions, taking ownership of logistics operations and coordinating with Warehouse, Carrier, Customer Service Desk and Supply Planning.Key Activities
Daily communication with COS, Supply Planning, factories, RDCs/LDCs, and transporters.
Monitor export documents and liaise with forwarders/customs.
Check and resolve IDOC/system errors.
Update daily loading plans with warehouse/forwarders.
Action stock quarantine/pass adjustments in SAP/WMS.
Process returns within timelines.
Collect and check invoices, ensure timely distribution/payment.
Coordinate logistics operations as SPOC with stakeholders.
Experience
• Customer service and administration or Supply Planning/Logistics• Warehousing, transport and customs• Specific knowledge or experience in Export processes and according Export Documents Knowledge/Skills • English and Dutch language speaker• IT Skills: Excel /Word – Good.
SAP – Good, Asset: experience with a WMS system• Shipping of hazardous materials• Assertive and Customer service minded (high nr of internal and external stakeholders)• Export processes and according to documentation• High level of attention to detail, but keeping helicopter view of the total process• Ability to work within time constraints• Excellent personal organisation Education/Certificates/Licences/Registration required• Good standard of education required • ADR (road) transport of dangerous goods certificates all required (Internal Training) Working Conditions
• Some limited travel may be required to other AkzoNobel sites and external Logistics sites within Benelux.What we offer
Competitive salary, plus travel and work-from-home expenses
13th month salary
44 holidays
8% vacation allowance
Training opportunities to help you grow beyond this position
The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps.
An online assessment might be part of the selection process.
An employment screening may be part of the selection process.At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self.
We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance.
Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.
For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable.
In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
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