Logistics Assistant

The Warehouse / Logistics Assistant coordinates and executes the assigned warehouse and logistics activities and processes, ensuring operational management of logistical providers and/or internal employees (e.g. warehouse staff, drivers) in line with specifications, orders, and safety policies. This role is crucial for safe, efficient, and effective material and equipment storage and flows, supporting the OpCo’s production, warehousing, and distribution processes in realizing their objectives.
The Warehouse / Logistics Assistant focuses on administrative support and execution of the warehousing function, logistics, or a combination of both areas. Depending on the size and structure of the logistics function, the Warehouse / Logistics Assistant will report to the Warehouse & Logistics Manager, Warehouse Manager, or Transport/Logistics Manager, defining the focus of the role. In larger operations, the role is more specialized, while in smaller operations, the Assistant may need to be an all-rounder, potentially operating a forklift when required.
Job Description:

Inventory management & stock control:

1. (Re-)Orders materials and/or equipment as needed, registers them in relevant databases/systems, and provides input on supplier performance.
2. Inspects, manages, and maintains materials, tools, and/or equipment in stock to ensure optimal availability for production and delivery.

Inbound goods and storing:

1. Coordinates the intake of incoming materials/equipment, checks and registers for quantity, damages, and completeness.
2. Organizes unloading and storage, ensuring items are stored at the defined location/warehouse correctly.

Order handling:

1. Receives and processes orders from customers, selects, checks, packs, and distributes materials/equipment to the required location.

Outbound goods and transport planning:

1. Ensures goods and materials are transport-ready, including dispatch papers for drivers.
2. Supports routing and scheduling of vehicles based on customer records to meet expectations.
3. Arranges transportation for delivery to internal and external customers.

Systems and Administration:

1. Executes the administrative intake and distribution of materials/equipment in relevant systems.
2. Maintains up-to-date administration and insight into availability and throughput of materials/equipment.

Customer satisfaction:

1. Manages customer relationships and ensures all requests are handled appropriately to maintain confidence.

Continuous improvement:

1. Monitors, measures, benchmarks, and evaluates logistics processes and initiates improvements.

Compliance:

1. Ensures compliance with all operating, safety, quality, risk, and health regulations.

Other duties:

1. May perform a wide range of other warehouse/logistics support and administrative tasks.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes, and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other status protected by applicable local law.

About Us

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures the challenge of feeding 9 billion people by 2050. We believe in three core elements for future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people.