Senior Distribution Coordinator
Job Description
Are you passionate about logistics and supply chain management? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can make a significant impact?
We have an exciting opportunity at the Boxmeer facility for a Senior Distribution Coordinator
Welcome in our team
You will be part of the distribution department within the COE Supply Chain Management in Boxmeer. The Boxmeer, De Bilt, and Cologne sites are part of the Animal Health Netherlands network, where veterinary medicines are produced and packed for the global market. The distribution team consists of 5 other coordinators, and you will report to the Distribution Lead.
Within our global supply chain organization, the Senior Distribution Coordinator acts as the central hub in complex international logistic flows. You bring structure, oversight and strategic insight to ensure seamless distribution of our healthcare products worldwide. In this role, you combine operational excellence with a continuous improvement mindset, strengthening collaboration across departments and driving high standards in service, compliance, and performance.
Purpose of the role
As a Senior Distribution Coordinator, you act as the strategic connector within our global supply chain. You will plan, book, and monitor shipments of diverse healthcare products, ensuring they are delivered on time, under the right conditions and at the right cost. You provide insights across international transport flows, proactively mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. We are looking for an experienced professional who thrives in logistics, problem-solving and increasing the overall performance of our global distribution network.
Key responsibilities
- Book and coordinate shipments with assigned forwarders for diverse healthcare products
- Serve as primary contact for customers, carriers, customs, and internal teams
- Ensure trade compliance and create accurate customs documents (EX/A, T-docs, COO)
- Prepare and process shipping documents (B/L, AWB, CMR, commercial invoices, packing lists)
- Lead or actively contribute to cross-functional and global supply chain projects
- Provide proactive shipment updates, handle inquiries, and manage exceptions
- Coordinate Dangerous Goods transports in line with regulations
- Maintain accurate data in TMS, ensure master data quality, and process invoices correctly
- Act as escalation point for complex logistical issues (e.g. delays, losses, customs challenges) and drive resolution across stakeholders
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Transportation
- At least three years of relevant experience in logistics
- Strong global forwarding knowledge (incoterms, trade lanes, customs)
- Passion for logistics and supply chain management
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective stakeholder management; proactive and inclusive approach
- Fluent communication in English and Dutch
- Proficient with ERP (SAP), Microsoft Office, and BI tools
- Knowledge of dangerous goods shipping and GDP/GMP (or willingness to train)
What we offer
We welcome you to a truly global, dynamic and challenging environment with great opportunities for personal development. Our benefits are very competitive
- Competitive salary
- 35,5 days of leave
- Attractive collective health care insurance package with considerable reduction rates
- Solid Pension Plan
- Bonus plan subject to the company annual results
- Flexible working arrangements
Animal Health Division
Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.
For questions about this vacancy
Please send an email including the vacancy number and job title to the following email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com
Required Skills:
Accountability, Accountability, APICS CPIM, Capacity Planning, Communication, Consumer Relations, Customer Management, Customer Service Management, Dangerous Goods Transportation, Documentation Review, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis FMEA, GMP Compliance, Inventory Control Management, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), Leadership, Materials Management, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), Production Reports, Productivity Metrics, Quality Management, Quality Management Standards, Safety Management, SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Shipping Document Preparation, Shipping Documents {+ 2 more}
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Job Posting End Date:
03/16/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R378784