Logistics Coordinator (Based in Nijmegen)

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office, Warehouse

Job Description

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator

Band: 5

Reports to: Supervisor, Logistics EMEA

Direct Reports: 0

Company Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics, delivering medicines to market, or increasing laboratory productivity, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of over 100,000 colleagues collaboratively offers an outstanding combination of brand new technologies, convenient purchasing options, and pharmaceutical services. We take pride in representing industry-leading brands such as Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. W e offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive services.

Position Summary

The Logistics Partner role is pivotal as a direct interface between Thermo Fisher Scientific and our third-party logistics (3PL) provider. Based onsite at the 3PL facility in Nijmegen , this role is integral to the management of aftermarket spare parts and consumables within our Global Service Supply Chain. Key responsibilities include process engineering to support business development, streamlining communication and operations between Thermo Fisher and the 3PL, and enhancing technical and system integration. The role demands a focus on exception management, standard operating procedure (SOP) development, supplier performance, and driving innovation in logistics practices.

Applicants should be highly motivated and enthusiastic, customer-oriented, and possess a team-player ethos. Success in this role comes from strong communication skills, a flexible approach, a robust work ethic, and the capacity to work autonomously.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between IES Logistics and the 3PL provider, ensuring seamless communication and process alignment.

• Develop and refine logistics processes to enhance business development and integrate new logistical requirements, including carrier integration and returns process optimization.

• Work with supply chain teams to resolve receiving exceptions such quality concerns and unit of measure discrepancies; analyse root causes and engineer long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Manage the synchronization of inventory records between systems to improve accuracy, utilizing technical capabilities to analyse data discrepancies and devise corrective strategies.

• Facilitate part verification, ad hoc cycle counts, and coordinate daily accountability meetings to maintain and improve inventory accuracy.

• Oversee the development of logistics paperwork and technology enhancements to support operational needs and drive innovation.

• Maintain and enhance supplier performance KPIs through continuous assessment and targeted improvement initiatives.

• Utilize SAP for reporting, managing inventory accuracy, and coordinating inbound and outbound bookings, while understanding EDI workflows and communications with the 3PL.

• Coordinate the prioritization of inbound and outbound logistics activities to align with business needs and 3PL capabilities.

Personal Profile

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to establish trust and effective collaborations across various functions (Dutch and English)

• Strong time management skills, capable of managing deadlines and significant workloads.

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply chain management, with a focus on logistics and process improvement.

• Highly analytical thinker with advanced proficiency in Excel and general computer literacy.

• Resilient under pressure with the ability to meet tight deadlines in challenging environments.

• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high levels of accuracy.

• Customer-centric with a dedication to placing the customer at the heart of all decision-making processes.

• Innovative, open to exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance business operations.

• Strong sense of accountability, setting clear expectations and achieving set goals.

• Be able to work from the Nijmegen site

Thermo Fisher is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where everyone can contribute, grow, and thrive. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Why Thermo Fisher Scientific?

Thermo Fisher offers more than just a job. We provide a competitive benefits package, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, to support you at work and in life. If you're passionate about making a difference and excited to contribute to our mission, we invite you to join our team and build a rewarding career with us!