Supply Chain Manager EMEA

Tradin Organic, the global front-runner in organic ingredients, started its journey 40 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today, we have grown to source, process, and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60+ origins worldwide, holding a diverse range of certifications. We offer a wide range of products from frozen fruit and vegetables, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa, cereals, rice, sugar, soya, pulses, seeds, nuts, oils, fats, fruit concentrates, dairy products, seasonings, sweeteners and more.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers, traceable sourcing projects, quality assurance, sustainability initiatives, and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide, fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.

We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo N.V. is an international group with as its principal business the sourcing, trading, treatment, processing, packaging, and distribution of conventional and organic plant-based food products and ingredients. Acomo N.V. is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Together, we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make organic everyone’s first choice.

For our office in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we are looking for a:

Supply Chain Manager EMEA

As our Supply Chain Manager EMEA, you are responsible for providing guidance and support to the supply chain team in the management and oversight of order execution and freight movement between locations.
This role also holds responsibility for all modes of freight (primarily truck and sea) and operations by means of directing the supply chain services team. This team is responsible for strategic souring on warehousing, freight and tolling activities. In short: the manager supply chain ensures a smooth and efficient contract execution serving as a vital support to our Trade department.

Who are you?
As our ideal candidate, you are dedicated with a hands-on approach and a strong sense of responsibility. You can combine operational management with further development of the supply chain by project management and with the ability to lead and engage others.

Your main responsibilities?
Lead and coach the team in achieving the most important objective: realize customer satisfaction by efficiently delivering products.
More specific:

• Manage the Supply Chain in the execution of all in and out bound freight to achieve on time in full deliveries towards Tradin’s customers
• Provide support to Sales for creating cost effective transportation options to support new and existing customer accounts
• Set up and maintain Standard Operations Procedures within the Supply Chain team in co-operation with other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for internal optimization including to improve Tradin logistical cost performance.
• Communicate Tradin’s strategic and managerial decisions towards the supply chain team and translate this to operational processes
• Provide change management leadership to the team and for partner functions.
• Manage Supply Chain KPI reporting and take actions on continuous improvement
• Keep up to date with market developments on Supply Chain topics and translate the trends and changes to proposals for implementing within Tradin. Active participation in supply chain networks.
• Identify opportunities within the Supply Chain department to be developed and implemented via a project structure.
• Participate in companywide projects as a specialist on supply chain matters on behalf of Supply Chain EMEA
• Responsible for change management and successful implementation of project results within the Supply Chain department and towards stakeholders.

What we ask?

As our Supply Chain Manager you have a strong background in supply chain management, demonstrated by your previous assignments and market knowledge. In this leadership role, you will bring solid experience in team management as you lead and inspire our supply chain team. And you can collaborate effectively across departments, contributing to our organization's continued growth.

We expect from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related major required
• Knowledge and understanding of the organic food supply chain and its rules and regulations.
• Strong analytical ability and experience with cost analysis required.
• Knowledge and understanding of modern business ERP systems and demonstrated project management skills
• Experience with working in an international environment and multicultural teams
• Position requires excellent communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external customers.
• Decisiveness (prioritizing, make the right decision on the right moment) and negotiating skills
• Firm personality that can cope with our business dynamics and is persistent in internal and external discussions
• Ability to participate in or creating professional and business networks

Where you will be working

Our company is rooted in passion, integrity, and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global, multicultural, purpose-oriented company, aware of our impact on people, food, and the environment. 

For us, it’s about working together, being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment supported by 40 years of expertise in the business. And still, we don’t stay stuck in our old ways – we encourage our employees to embrace our values, bring ideas to the table and go for it! 

We foster an inclusive, balanced, open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference. 

We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain, internally and externally. From the beginning – organic and beyond.

Our offer

• An exciting role in a rapidly growing international company
• A position for 40 hours.
• A workspace right in the center of Amsterdam, next to Central Station
• Good working conditions and a pleasant and dynamic work environment
• A competitive remuneration package
• An informal and professional company culture of team spirit with a can-do attitude.

Interested?
Apply via the ‘’apply’’ button!