The Opportunity:
Avantor is looking for a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to join our team in Leuven!
You will support daily transport and logistics operations by managing transport documents, assessing the network, integrating new carriers, and maintaining accurate logistics databases. You will work closely with internal teams to ensure products are monitored and delivered on time while contributing to continuous improvement across the transport network.
This is a full‑time role based onsite in Leuven. You’ll work Monday to Friday during standard flexible hours, enjoying a stable schedule while being part of an engaged, hands‑on team.You will receive a fixed term contract of 6 months.
What we are looking for:
1. Experience: 2-3 years of transportation, logistics or supply chain experience are necessary. Experience in logistics and transportation analysis, transportation routing software package usage and database creation is preferred.
2. IT: Proficient in MS office suite (Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). Good understanding of data bases in MS Excel. Knowledge of ERP system is needed. SAP experience is a plus.
3. Languages: Fluent English level is required. Dutch skills are an advantage
4. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
5. Hands on mentality and experiences in operational transport-network planning
How you will thrive and make an impact
6. Supports the local transport team with day-to-day tasks (planning and execution of transports).
7. Creates, checks and maintains transport documents.
8. Supports the European Transport Control Tower team in their daily work (processing ticket requests, complaints, price calculations, planning, etc.)
9. Performs on-going assessment of transportation network for continuous improvement.
10. Support the implementation of new carriers into our transport network.
11. Maintains database for transportation logistical information data and reports for Logistics department.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
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