Kuehne+Nagel has an exciting opportunity for a Contract Logistics Capacity Team Leader in Tessenderloo.

Your Role

The role of capacity teamleader within logistics is a dynamic role which includes wearing multiple hats: you ensure excellent functioning of the quality and stock activities one moment and the focus on capacity planning the next. You will lead a team of about 8 people (2 direct reports).

Your Responsibilities

• Ensure your team is delivering according to the internal and external KPI’s (SQCDEP) and coach your direct reports in the day-to-day management of capacity planning and quality & stock activities.
• You personally drive them towards achieving long-term objectives and act as the ultimate responsible authority for your team. This involves setting clear objectives, daily communication, evaluations and training.
• Collaborate with operations and admin teams to align capacity with demand fluctuations and achieve excellent quality and stock rates.
• Be part of a motivated team with a continuous improvement culture. After completing your yellow belt training, you’ll lead and implement improvement projects.
• Participate in strategic planning discussions related to expansion and optimization.
• Ensure a consistent communication flow with the internal teams and customer.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of leadership experience in Logistics and/or capacity planning.
• High degree of organizational, administrative, communication and leadership skills, self-motivation and solution driven.
• With your managerial experience, you know how to form and motivate a team to work toward a common goal. You can adapt to different situations and colleagues, and you’re open to changing your approach if needed.
• Additionally, you are proficient in creating reports in Excel, handling warehouse management systems, and working with MS Office applications.
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with competing priorities and a focus on delivering results.
• Good interpersonal and strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent skills in MS Office
• Language skills: English (Dutch)

About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 80.000 employees at some 1,300 locations in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies.

As an employer, Kuehne+Nagel stands for equal opportunity and we are committed to diversity in our teams. We believe that you can make a valuable contribution to Kuehne+Nagel and look forward to receiving your application.

CONTACT
Daniele Rizzo
+49-30-403637-1316