Logistic Engineer

At Cencora, team members are at the heart of everything we do. We are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to delivering that purpose. This role is in support of Cencora's third party logistics service in Europe operating through our Alloga business.

Responsibilities:

• Translate customer needs in commercial processes into appropriate solutions that are suitable for both the customer and the organization.
• Initiate and implement improvements at a national level for warehouses and/or production facilities in collaboration with other supply chain partners.
• Design tools, models, and processes for continuous system improvement, for example by facilitating improvement workshops.
• Participate in projects across Alloga, both in the Netherlands and across Europe.
• Perform tasks in accordance with the documented instructions in the quality management system.
• Lead or support solution design, improvement, and change projects within Alloga.
• Support the Manager Business Development, Alloga Operations, Manager Client Relations, and project/program management with specific logistics-related issues.
• Analyze incidents and formulate proposals for long-term solutions.
• Identify bottlenecks, risks, and opportunities for operational and system optimization.
• Develop practical and sustainable solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Ensure effective communication regarding commercial processes, solutions, change and improvement programs, and projects.
• Prepare solutions, presentations, dashboards, and/or management reports related to progress and performance.
• Communicate changes in solutions, processes, and documentation clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform tasks according to the agreed planning and as described in the instructions, including those in the quality management system.
• Complete the initial function-specific training plan and continuously maintain it as part of the quality system.
• Ensure the right level of quality, product integrity, and patient safety.
• Understand that deviations may potentially endanger patients and/or put commercial relationships at risk.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, operations management, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, air freight operations, supply chain operations, or a related field required.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; Power BI is a plus.
• Experience with warehouse management, automation systems, and CAD software.
• Supply chain experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Knowledge of GDP and/or GMP is an advantage.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Quality awareness.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Dutch language is a plus.