The Nippon Express Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers whose Japanese corporation is headquartered in Tokyo. Our services range from air and ocean freight forwarding to cargo, removal services and warehouse operations. The company has numerous freight centers, warehouses and provides logistics services in over 45 countries on six continents with a global network of over 70,000 employees. The logistics focus is mainly on automotive and fashion industries, pharmaceutical products and further consumer goods. Within the past years Nippon Express has been on a continuous growth path in Belgium and we are looking for new talents to join our mission.

The primary objective of this function is to oversee the GLC warehouse operations and mentor the team leads to ensure that the warehouse staff operates at peak performance

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Manage Warehouse Operations: Supervise all aspects of warehouse activities to ensure efficient functioning.
• Monitor Operational KPIs: Conduct daily assessments of key performance indicators related to warehouse operations.
• Identify Improvement Opportunities: Evaluate both short-term and long-term strategies for operational enhancements.
• Staff Planning Coordination: Develop weekly staffing plans for the warehouse based on projected customer volumes, along with mid-term staffing strategies.
• Liaise with Staffing Agency: Communicate with the temporary staffing agency to discuss staff planning and confirm the required number of temporary workers each week.
• Ensure Staff Safety: Implement and uphold safety protocols to protect the well-being of all employees
• Team Development: Inspire and mentor warehouse Leads to foster a motivated and high-performing team

Requirements

Essential skills

• A service attitude (no nine to five mentality)
• Effective communicator
• Pro-active
• Enthusiastic about learning and personal development
• Strong people management skills
• Fluent in Dutch and English, verbal and written

Knowledge

• Knowledge of MS Office – particularly Excel
• Knowledge of administrative and logistical processes
• Knowledge of WMS
• Leadership Experience

Benefits

• Full-time contract, unlimited duration
• Attractive salary package, including 13th month
• Meal vouchers and ecocheques
• Hospitalization insurance + group insurance
• Transport reimbursement according to CLA PC 226
• Vacation: 20 legal holidays + >10 days extra
• Mobile phone + subscription
• Free coffee, tea, water, soup
• You will be part of a dynamic team
• Benefits Plan (“MyChoice”)
• Ekivita - EdenRed