Warehouse Operations Lead
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Warehouse Operations Lead
Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.
You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.
For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a full-time Warehouse Operations Lead for our Logistics Division.
About the role:
In this role you are responsible for six outsourced warehouse operations in Europe. Via daily interaction with Logistics service providers, but also via regular visits, analyses and together with your team you will run a sound warehouse operation for Yamaha Motor Europe.
Principle accountabilities:
• You will monitor and support the execution of the Service Level Agreement (SLA) through coordination, planning and forecasting of the work (contract management);
• You will coordinate and control the negotiations with Logistics Services Providers;
• You will initiate and participate in short, medium and long-term projects on behalf of the Logistics Division;
• You will direct and advise a team of two employees. You will define a clear training and career development plan for your team;
• You will maintain, lead, coordinate and control, in cooperation with our Service Division, all modification and recall campaigns related to our products;
• You will manage the procurement and administration of non-trade items and special services to run the warehouse operations as efficient as possible;
• You will manage the budgeting processes of all warehouse operations, including invoice processing, budget tracking, and controlling actual costs against budget.
What do you bring?
• 5 years of Business experience in Warehouse management (managerial experience is an advantage);
• Functional knowledge and experience in the field of Logistics and Warehouse management;
• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Logistics, Business Administration or any other related field;
• (Excellent) analytical skills and knowledge of Excel/Access;
• (Excellent) Communicational skills;
• Fluency in the English language.
About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.
About Yamaha Motor Europe
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).
What’s in it for you?
• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Free fruit is available in our office;
• Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with a yummy breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget;
• We offer Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events.
Ready to Rev Your Potential?
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.
Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.
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Core Responsibilities
You will manage six outsourced warehouse operations in Europe by coordinating with logistics service providers and monitoring service level agreements. Additionally, you will lead a team, oversee budgeting processes, and manage product modification and recall campaigns.
Requirements
The role requires at least 5 years of business experience in warehouse management and a bachelor's degree in logistics or a related field. Candidates must possess strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel/Access, and excellent communication abilities.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Work from home allowance
- Home office setup budget
- Commuting allowance
- Holiday allowance
- 28 days off
- 13th-month payment
- Bonus program
- Pension scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Discount on Yamaha products
- Motor or boat license support
- Free fruit
- Subsidized breakfast and lunch
- Employee Assistance Program
About YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Yamaha Motor is a world-leading enterprise known for its products for land mobility, such as motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and electrically power-assisted bicycles, marine products, such as boats and outboard motors, and industrial machinery and robots, such as surface mounters and drones. The company’s diverse business portfolio and wide variety of products are built around its proprietary technologies focused on powertrains, chassis and hulls, electronic control, and manufacturing. Yamaha Motor conducts development, production, and sales through a network of 140 subsidiaries and equity-method affiliates in 30 countries and regions, working to realize our Corporate Mission of being a Kando* Creating Company. About 90% of our consolidated net sales are generated in more than 180 countries and regions outside of Japan. *Kando is a Japanese word for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value. | Disclaimer | - We may or may not respond to each and every comment made on a post. - We reserve the right to moderate/remove comments or content deemed in violation of our guidelines. - Note that we retain the right to use any content posted by users on our page. - Inquiries regarding employment, specific products, and/or services offered in your country should be directed to the customer service channel, etc., of the Yamaha Motor group company or authorized distributor operating in your country.