Senior Specialist – Finished Vehicle Logistics

Position Summary

The Senior Specialist – Finished Vehicle Logistics is responsible for coordinating the transportation of finished vehicles from storage compounds to dealer partners. The role focuses on daily transport planning, managing trucking providers, tracking deliveries, and ensuring vehicles are delivered on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities:

Transport Coordination

• Arrange and book vehicle transportation with approved trucking suppliers.
• Manage daily transport operations to ensure timely vehicle deliveries.
• Monitor transport progress and resolve delivery issues proactively.
• Ensure vehicles are delivered to dealers according to agreed schedules.

Supplier Management

• Maintain strong working relationships with trucking providers, within the Benelux region.
• Support transport procurement activities, including rate negotiations and supplier selection.
• Monitor supplier performance and service quality.
• Drive continuous improvement with logistics partners.

Vehicle Release Coordination

• Coordinate with compound providers to ensure vehicles are Ready for Transport (RFT).
• Confirm vehicle availability before transport booking.
• Follow up on any delays affecting vehicle release.

Dealer Communication

• Provide dealers with proactive updates on shipment status and estimated delivery times (ETA).
• Respond to dealer inquiries regarding vehicle deliveries.
• Escalate and resolve delivery-related issues when required.

Documentation & Invoicing

• Collect and archive Proof of Delivery (POD), CMRs, and other transport documents.
• Verify and process monthly transportation invoices.
• Ensure invoiced costs match agreed rates and completed deliveries.

Reporting

• Track delivery performance and transportation costs.
• Maintain accurate transport records and KPI reporting.

Qualifications:

• Related degree and hands on experience in transportation, logistics, automotive logistics.
• Automotive logistics experience required.
• Strong coordination and supplier management skills.
• Good analytical and Excel skills.
• Experience with transport documentation and invoice verification is preferred.
• Great command of English & Chinese language skills.

Key Competencies

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility.
• Detail-oriented and data-savvy.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to on-time delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• A fast-paced dynamic environment in a successful international organization.
• International exposure with the chance to adapt locally and make a difference.
• Growth potential.

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