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Logistics Specialist

nVent

Tilburg
Full-time
2-5 years experience
On-site

Key Skills

Logistics Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Data Analysis
Inventory Management
International Shipping
Process Improvement
Material Handling
Collaborative Communication
Customer Focus
ADG Knowledge

Job Description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

At nVent, we are looking for a hands-on Logistics / Operations Analyst to support and improve our operations chain. In this role, you will focus on the day-to-day flow of products and help make our processes safer, more efficient, and cost-effective. You will be part of the operations team, working across production, logistics and inventory management. Your main focus is to analyze how things are running today and identify improvements where possible.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

  • Support and improve processes in the operations chain (safety, quality, production and material handling).
  • Analyze logistics flows and develop practical plans to support production and distribution.
  • Perform data analysis to determine opportunities for improvement in logistics network.
  • Review and update procedures related to inventory and distribution.
  • Help select cost-effective transportation options for international shipments.
  • Identify issues in daily operations and propose solutions.
  • Work closely with colleagues in operations and customer care to keep processes running smoothly.
  • Take customer requirements into account in daily decision-making.
  • Partner with finance team to understand freight cost.

YOU HAVE:

  • Bachelor’s or university degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar.
  • Around 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain or operations.
  • Good understanding of standard logistics processes and systems.
  • Experience with ADG preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with a practical mindset.
  • Ability to work independently within defined processes.
  • Clear communication skills and a collaborative attitude.
  • Customer-focused way of thinking.
  • Fluent English. Dutch, German or Polish will be a plus.

YOU CAN EXPECT:

  • A solid role within an international and growing company
  • A practical position where you can really improve how things work
  • A team that values straightforward communication and cooperation
  • Opportunities to develop further within nVent

WE OFFER:

  • Good salary package, including 8% holiday payment and a 13th month;
  • 27 holidays + 13 ADV on the full time bases. So you will have 40 days of extra free time!
  • A good pension scheme (PME) and income insurances;
  • Bike Plan: buy a bike with tax advantage;
  • Good (international) career opportunities;
  • Option to opt in on the nVent stock program;
  • Global benefits like the Employee Assistance Program, Global Recognition Program and Employee Relief Fund.

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

    • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

    • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

    • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

    • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

    • Innovative & adaptable

    • Dedicated to absolute integrity

    • Focused on the customer first

    • Respectful and team oriented

    • Optimistic and energizing

    • Accountable for performance

  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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Core Responsibilities

The role focuses on analyzing and improving the operations chain, specifically regarding the flow of products, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Key duties include developing logistics plans, reviewing inventory procedures, and partnering with finance to manage freight costs.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a university degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or a similar field with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in English is required, and strong analytical skills with a practical mindset are essential.

Benefits

  • Holiday Payment
  • 13th Month Salary
  • Paid Holidays
  • ADV Days
  • Pension Scheme (PME)
  • Income Insurances
  • Bike Plan
  • International Career Opportunities
  • Stock Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Recognition Program
  • Employee Relief Fund

About nVent

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Company size: 10,001+ employees

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

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