Barge shipments Coordinator (Supply Chain) H/F

Responsibilities 

Manage, support and monitor the service and the overall performance of the transport to

our customers or external hubs by barge (using relevant KPIs)

Manage requests for quotations and feasibility received from Sales dept (clarify all details

for a clear RFQ – destination constraints, dates, volumes)

Close follow-up of orderbook to ensure availability of material on time for the realization of

delivery plan

Pro-active communication with sales department and customers when deviations

Work closely with subcontractors to monitor volumes against barge’s hubs capacities or

constraints (unloading, storage and loading capacities, the level of water).

Monitor and take decisions to limit impact of potential restrictions or problems

Continuously improve the process of shipments by Barges (new operators, new hubs,

markets studies, RFQs)

Follow the trend of cost for regular destinations to challenge the market

Manage claims coming from external activities performed by the hub or by barges

operators)

Control and validate logistics costs and invoices related to these activities

Requirements 

At least 3 to 5 years of experience in the field of transport or supply chain in a similar

industry 

Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics 

Good analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills 

Ability to work under pressure 

Team spirit is required

Strong written and oral communication skills 

Good Excel knowledge - SAP-SD is an advantage

Language Skills: English & French is required – German and other languages are an

advantage