Barge Shipments Coordinator

Job description:
'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

Applicant attributes:
Training or academic knowledge in supply chain requested
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