The NOVASOL CHEMICALS Group is a 100% independent company, ranked in the ICIS Top Best 100 chemical distributors. Our Headquarters are based in Brussels (Belgium). We have affiliates and sales offices in 9 European countries, in China & in Canada.
Due to the increasing complexity of our logistic services and the expansion of our geographical territory, we are looking for a Supply Chain Planner with international experience for our HQ in Kraainem. You will be part of the European Supply Chain team.
Your Role:
- Manage a well-defined product portfolio with regional accountabilities for end-to-end supply chain activities
- Perform all logistic activities fluently and efficiently, in different domains (production, storage & outbound) and with our logistic stakeholders (supplier, transport company, operations, warehouse)
- Instruct & manage transport of packed and liquid (petro-) chemicals by tank truck, iso container, railcars etc.
- Plan & manage value added logistics (VAL) such as mixing, repacking, drumming, etc.
- Ensure timely delivery to customer, based on the customer’s requirements
- Choose transport partner based on the agreements between Novasol and the preferred partner, selecting most competitive and attractive supplier for the requested criteria
- Maintain good relations with external service providers (3PL, operations, trucking, customs,…)
- Process Supply Chain data in the ERP and communicate within the company
- Deal with customs clearance matters & documentation
- Assist in logistic related complaints handling
- Deal with crisis management and coordinate it (fast, clear and detailed communication to all stakeholders)
- Communicate & analyze risks with the team leaders
- Assist in Supply chain meetings, exchange of information & bring up ideas for improvement
Your Responsibilities:
- Have a deep knowledge of the Novasol supply chain procedures and its related software
- Ensuring a perfect service to our customers in the most efficient way at the most competitive cost
- Plan & monitor deliveries as required, following customer specific requirements
- Knowledge of the product specific requirements for transport, handling and storage of your product portfolio
- Inform different stakeholders about logistic related matters
- Check availability and price with PM/SM before confirming the specific orders
- Daily activities: work individually but interactive with the supply chain team
- The planner is the supply chain liaison between Product Management, Customer Service, Suppliers, Logistics and the various production sites.
Your Competences:
- Dutch & English
- 1 – 3 years supply chain experience (preferably in chemicals) or bachelor in logistics
- Knowledge of ERP software (preferably Netsuite – Oracle)
- Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on approach
- Can set priorities without losing the overview of daily work
- Commercial mindset & excellent communicator
- Strong organizational skills, priority setting
- Incoterms
- Stress resistant
- Can adapt easily to other cultures
Our offer:
- Young, dynamic, cosmopolitan working environment
- Autonomy and responsibility
- Flexibility
- Human centered company culture
- Strong company values : Integrity, Intimacy, Intelligence & Improvement
- Nice workplace
- Homeworking according to Novasol policy
- Tools (laptop, screen, phone, headset, internet, …)
- Attractive salary & fringe benefits package
- Extensive training
Interested in joining our team? Please apply at hr@novasolchemicals.com.
Novasol Chemicals Group
