Ref: MF46903

Logistics Administrator

Sector Import&Export/Logistics/Supply Chain
Type Full-time, Temp/Contract/Project
Location Netherlands - Others
Salary (Annual) €2,700 - 3,100 / Month
A specialist in the development and sale of Asian food based in in Amstelveen are looking for a Logistics Administrator (purchasing assistant) for their expanding business.

Working in their multi-national team, the Logistics Administrator will have strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Business level English will be expected, and an understanding of Japanese culture/language would be highly advantageous. Training will be provided.
MF46903

TYPE: Full-time role, initially 1 year contract (there is potential to become permanent)
WORKING HOURS: 9:00-17:30, Monday to Friday (30 minutes lunch break)
SALARY: €2,700 – 3,100 per month, depending on experience + performance bonus (0-3 months), holiday allowance, transportation fee, pension, 25 days annual leave
START: 1st Dec 2025 (can be earlier)
LOCATION: Amstelveen, the Netherlands (After training, 1-3 days working from home is acceptable)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Sales Administration
• Correspond with clients, group companies, warehouse companies and forwarding agents
• Arrange sales orders: check client orders, draft and send order confirmations, prepare shipping instructions, check products for shipment and manage loading schedules
• Arrange export operations and related documentation
• Draft and send invoices and maintain accounts receivable list
• Communicate with customers regarding payments and maintain relationships with logistics partners
• Resolve daily logistics issues and propose improvements for logistics and operations
• Carry out administrative tasks related to monthly closing

Purchase Administration
• Arrange purchase orders and manage shipping schedules and import operations based on purchase officer’s instructions
• Resolve issues related to logistics and importing
• Create and maintain product specifications and labels
• Perform administrative tasks related to HACCP management and item registration
• Carry out administrative tasks related to monthly closing

General Administration
• Support overall sales and purchasing operations including document filing, data entry, and report preparation in Excel and Word

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• Able to start as soon as possible (by 1st December at the latest)
• Experience in import/export administration within the food industry preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Japanese language skills would be highly advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Team-oriented, proactive, and responsible
• Excellent communication and business etiquette
• Able to work independently with strong organisational and operational management skills

** All applicants must have the right to work in The Netherlands as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
Updated: 12 hours ago
Ref: MF46903