Your new role
For Hortiblue, a young and fresh organization in the field of soft fruit processing, we are looking for a Logistics Coordinator. You will be part of the team based at Freshpark Venlo. As Logistics Coordinator you will be working within all logistics streams of the organization. You are responsible for the inbound flow. Think of planning and receiving goods, coordinating with the customs agent and quality control. But also proper processing within SAP and coordinating with the operations team, so they know what to expect. Additionally, you will be responsible for outbound flow and transportation planning. This includes receiving customer orders, releasing production and delivery orders as well as scheduling transports with various carriers. You also keep track of all deliveries within SAP and have a lot of contact with the offices in Germany and Spain and manage the relationship with carriers. You do this together with a team of 5 to 6 people. Together with the team, each has a specialisation within the process. All in all a very dynamic role in which you have a lot of variety between the operation and office.

What do you need to be successful
To be successful as a Logistics Coordinator, an MBO+/HBO level of work and thinking is required, in addition to some desired experience within logistics services or experience within a similar role. You must be able to work in a dynamic working environment where quick action is necessary. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and knowledge or ERP systems, preferably SAP, are also required. In terms of communication, you are fluent in English both verbally and in writing. In addition, Spanish and/or German will give you an advantage. Finally, you have a hand-on attitude and work accurately to be successful in this role. Communication skills, flexibility, customer focus and a proactive work ethic are also important aspects to be successful in this role.

Your new organization
Hortiblue, part of Hortifruit, is a young and fresh company in the soft fruit business. The organization specializes in packaging, sorting and distributing of mostly blueberries. They have their own growers and nurseries in several countries worldwide, like Chile, Peru, Argentina, Morocco or Spain. They also have many large retailers in Northern Europe and also take care of packing fresh fruit for other parties. The company has their headquarters in Spain and an office branch in Germany.

The benefits
Hortiblue offers a dynamic working environment within an international setting. Lots of contact with different parties and the corresponding daily challenges. Opportunity to visit offices and customers in different countries. Hortiblue works with the CAO Groothandel Groente en Fruit and their own pension plan. They offer trainings and stimulate growth opportunities within the international working environment, with a corresponding training budget on a yearly basis. The salary is based on knowledge and experience.

What to do now?
If you’re interested in this role, click “apply now” to send in an up-to-date version of your resume or contact Stefan de Jong at +316 15 57 19 38. Is this vacancy still not exactly what you are looking for, but you are looking for a new opportunity? Don’t hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion about possible career opportunities. #1045102 #1045553