International Supervisor PF

Are you a Team Lead with proven experience in successfully supervising and executing daily logistics activities? Can you provide guidance and talent development to Logistics Specialists responsible for international logistics execution? If so, then we are looking for you!
In our European Logistics hub, we have a vacancy for a: International Logistics Supervisor

Your challenges
As Supervisor you are responsible for the planning, execution, and monitoring of transportation modes Ocean and Air. You ensure the adherence to processes, establish operating discipline, and you ensure compliance with Nouryon policies and procedures. You ensure that the trade compliance program for the company is supported.
Your responsibilities include:
Build a strong team and internal relationships;
Timely planning, execution, and monitoring of all shipments to guarantee that customer service and stakeholders needs are met
Validate availability and secure transport mode capacity in alignment with expected volumes and forecasts
Support implementation of process improvement and cost reduction measures
Maintain and monitor KPIs, and identify and implement improvements
Develop staff by organizing training sessions and support Manager International Logistics Europe
Motivate staff to make an effective and efficient self-driven team
Monitor performance of logistics providers, customs brokers and partner government agencies.
Communicate performance updates, progress of improvement initiatives, and challenges
Coordinate with logistics and business leaders to ensure that performance is aligned with organizational needs
Review accuracy and performance of planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities
Establish operating discipline in the team for optimal efficiency and adherence to policies and trade compliance regulation


The Supply Planning & Logistics team
The European logistics team is responsible for all inbound, outbound transportation execution and warehousing. The team is divided into a mainland Europe team based in Arnhem Netherlands and a team located in Gothenburg Sweden. This position is based in Gothenburg and looks after execution to / from our sites and warehouses in the Nordics region.


Have you got what it takes?
To be eligible for this challenging position you have at least 5 years of demonstrated experience in logistics and supply chain, and in leading teams. You have experience with shipping Hazardous goods and extensive knowledge of IMO, IATA, IMDG and ADR regulations
Next to this, you have:
A bachelor’s diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
Experience in identifying and executing process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost and / or improving service level
A strong understanding of the International (Ocean) transport market
Strong working knowledge of SAP, TMS, WMS, and MS Excel and Word
Experience with logistics providers, customs brokers, and government agency relationship management and performance evaluations
Demonstrated understanding of international shipping requirements in the countries within the EMEA region
A strong understanding of import and export activities


This is our offer
When you join us, you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. A company that develops, produces and sells products that are essential for everyday life. Where employees aim high, take ownership and do it right. Our employment package comprises:
Collective Agreement
Flexible working hours
Internal Training Opportunities
Meal Benefit
Health and Wellness Allowance
Leisure cabins for rent to employees


Internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects with like-minded people, you will help us become first choice for our customers and employees, all over the world.

Are you eager to start your career at Nouryon as International Logistics Supervisor?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your online application via our website. Please use the ‘apply’ link on this page, and upload your CV and job specific cover letter. Any questions? We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.

Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Manager International Logistics Europe and based in Gamlestan (Gothenburg). You can read more about living in Gothenburg here.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Toine Joosten, toine.joosten@nouryon.com


For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Anna-Lena Palm +46 733 85 51 13
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 708 21 18 39
Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03

If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com

The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process, we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the hiring manager.

We look forward to your application!

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or manning companies.