Operations Officer – EU interior

Rotterdam
40
Supply Chain & Operations

Your role in our network

Operations Officer (EU interior) In this multitasking and versatile role you will be the person who plans, communicates and administrates logistical processes for the EU interior operations department.

Alongside the logistical planning and execution of various agri commodities, you will handle on the spot inquiries and issues relating to logistical processes. You will mainly do this for barges, trains and trucks within Europe (e.g Czech Republic, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary, Ukraine, Belgium and France) plus import these of ships discharging in the Benelux which are handled by your direct team members.

This job requires you to be:

Proactive
Administratively well skilled
Good planner
Being able to prioritize you work
Able to work both independently and well as in a team
Communicate well verbally as well as via email with internal and external stakeholders

What will you do?

Maintaining a overview of the purchases and sales positions of various agri products within the EU
Planning of logistics/storing/transhipment of agri products moving intra-EU or being imported.
Following/maintaining logistical pipeline(s) of oilseeds to several crushes
Performing precise and timely administration including invoicing of various trains/trucks/barges
Frequent contact with clients, service providers and internal stakeholders regarding the execution of commodity contracts, logistical planning etc

What we offer

A competitive salary and an annual bonus scheme, based on company results and your performance;
An additional full month’s salary each year as an annual holiday allowance;
Exciting opportunities to progress your career within our international network;
A flexible and attractive pension scheme, fully funded by Viterra;
A challenging position within a world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network;
A professional and stimulating environment in which enthusiastic and driven colleagues work together in a practical and informal way;
27 days of annual leave, including Good Friday and one flexible day during the Christmas and New Year period;
Access to a range of free and exclusive classes to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as part of Viterra’s Vitality programme;
Tailored learning & development opportunities;
A modern, open and inspiring office in the centre of Rotterdam, next to the Markthal and Blaak station;
Complimentary daily lunch service from our Viterra restaurant;
Options for flexible working, in accordance with our working from home policy;
Business laptop;
Reimbursement of travel to work (via public transport).

Who are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in logistics engineering of similar;
At least 3 years of relevant working experience;
Good communication skills with a good feeling for cultural differences;
Combination of strong logistics and administrative skills;
A real team player with good overview skills;
Good command of English language (spoken and written).
Basic knowledge of German language is considered as a pre;
Ability to work in a fast paced and demanding work environment;
Applicants must be residing in the Netherlands to be considered for this position;
A pro-active approach, foreseeing potential issues and quickly finding solutions when they arise.

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Who we are

We believe in the power of connection

Our world-leading, fully integrated agriculture network connects producers and consumers to supply sustainable, traceable and quality-controlled agricultural products.

With our talented people, decades of experience and diverse capabilities, we offer innovative solutions to open pathways and create value for customers through our supply chains.

As a responsible long-term business, we will continue to invest in and develop our network, allowing us to meet the needs of a growing world.

What do we stand for?

We believe that a workforce made up of colleagues from different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs can only make us stronger.

We value diversity and work inclusively to bring together many minds, many talents and many perspectives. We offer a work environment where colleagues receive fair and equal opportunities to progress their career at Viterra.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social origin or any other characteristic.

Application procedure

Your submission

Thank you for your application! You can expect to receive a call from us within 2 working days. We're excited to learn more about you and if we see a fit with the organization, we'll invite you for a digital interview.

(Digital) interview

The first interview is a chance to get to know each other and determine whether there is a potential fit for moving forward in the hiring process.

Interview at Viterra

Depending on the position, a second or possibly even a third interview or business case may be scheduled, during which we'll welcome you at our headquarters in Rotterdam. Additionally, a reference check and integrity screening by a third party are part of our procedure.