Operations and Logistics Officer

Do you want to play an important role in the international supply chain of raw materials to the Feed and Food industry? Do you want to coordinate and organize highly efficient, global, supply chains? Do you love working with dry bulk, trucks, barges and sea vessels? Then working as an Operations and Logistics Officer at Cefetra in Rotterdam might be the perfect fit for you!

Who we are
Cefetra Group comprises several trading companies in the agricultural sector and the food ingredients industry, with leading brands in the ingredients market. Together, we employ approximately 800 people across 39 offices in 17 countries worldwide. We work closely together to provide our customers with the best possible service. Together with our suppliers, we develop strong supply chains and create value by sourcing raw materials and supplying them to the international food, animal feed and energy industries. Watch our corporate video here.

The job
As an Operations and Logistics Officer, you will be responsible for organising road, barge and sea transport for Cefetra B.V. Whether it involves grain or rapeseed meal, you will be responsible for logistics across the entire supply chain! Your duties will include checking and managing contracts, stocks and orders, negotiating transport and storage rates, overseeing inventory postings and invoicing, and handling samples and documentation. You will liaise regularly with your direct colleagues in Logistics and Trade, as well as other departments, including Accounting, Tax, Quality, Customs and Controlling. You will organise and monitor an efficient schedule, with effective coordination between carriers, storage facilities, customers and suppliers being essential.

You are
You are a hands-on coordinator with strong communication skills who will strengthen our logistics organisation and ensure efficient service delivery. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, take a solution-oriented approach, maintain an overview and can work independently. You are also accurate, customer-focused, proactive and a team player. In addition, the following applies to you:

You have a passion for logistics and preferably experience in logistics planning, transport coordination, production planning, or a similar coordinating role.

• You communicate confidently in English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of Dutch, French, or German is a plus.

• You have an interest in digitalisation, AI/Copilot, and automation and are curious about how these can improve everyday work.

• You naturally look for smarter and more practical ways to improve processes and ways of working.

• You enjoy working as part of a team, sharing knowledge, learning from colleagues, and helping others when needed.

• You can switch quickly when priorities change or pressure increases, while also knowing when to take a step back, analyse the situation, and think before acting.

Our offer
A unique opportunity to work within a fast-growing multinational. We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs, but please note we offer the following:

• An excellent package of primary & secondary working conditions which includes a good base salary, holiday allowance, an attractive bonus and 28 vacation days.

• Our colleagues are our most important ingredient. We support your career by investing in your development.

• An office located at one of the most beautiful locations in central Rotterdam overlooking the Maas and Erasmus bridge with plenty of social activities and excellent coffee.

• We strengthen working relationships through team-building activities, events and social gatherings.

If this sounds like you
Interested in a conversation to further explore and enquire? Please apply below and we will contact you a.s.a.p. Or contact Jur Lemmers via +31 6 2520 3984 or lemmers@cefetra.nl. He will be happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process.

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We appreciate the interest, but we seek all our candidates directly. We understand that you would like to present your candidates our interesting positions, but this is not how we have structured our recruitment process. This means that all unsolicited profiles offered will be treated as direct applications to our vacancies.