The Nippon Express Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers whose Japanese corporation is headquartered in Tokyo. Our services range from air and ocean freight forwarding to cargo, removal services and warehouse operations. The company has numerous freight centers, warehouses and provides logistics services in over 45 countries on six continents with a global network of over 70,000 employees. The logistics focus is mainly on automotive and fashion industries, pharmaceutical products and further consumer goods. Within the past years Nippon Express has been on a continuous growth path in Belgium and we are looking for new talents to join our mission.
Objective
The Warehouse Lead plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence within the warehouse team. As the operational leader, they inspire and motivate a group of warehouse operators to achieve peak performance while fostering a strong sense of teamwork. In addition to their leadership duties, the Warehouse Lead is hands-on, dedicating 80% of their time to performing key operational tasks and ensuring the smooth handling of goods. Administrative responsibilities also form an essential part of their role.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Operational leadership
- Lead, inspire, and develop the team by motivating, coaching, and guiding them to success.
- Oversee task distribution within the team to ensure efficiency and balance.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and order throughout the warehouse.
- Adjust work schedules dynamically to meet fluctuating workloads.
Warehouse Operations
- Manage incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring smooth operations and proper handling.
- Supervise the process to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist with inventory counts and stock management every day.
Administration
- Validate and track the arrival and departure of trucks.
- Prepare, review, and sign off on CMRs and loading lists.
- Oversee daily work planning to ensure seamless operations.
Relationship Management
- Build and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, customers, logistics partners, and other departments.
Requirements
Essential skills
- Hands-on attitude
- Eager to learn
- Empathic leader
- Constructive and respectful attitude
- Good communicator
- Fluent in Dutch, French and English, both spoken and written
- You have a forklift and/or reach truck certificate
Knowledge
- Knowledge of professional terminology in both Dutch and English to ensure smooth contacts with customers, suppliers (such as transport companies) and colleagues
- Knowledge of the WMS System
- Knowledge of MS Office, especially Excel
- Knowledge of administrative and logistics processes
Benefits
- Full-time contract, undetermined time
- Attractive salary package, including 13th month
- Meal vouchers and ecocheques
- Hospitalization insurance + group insurance
- Transport reimbursement according to CLA PC 226
- 20 vacation days + 6 ADV days + 1 NXB day after 3 years + 1 CLA day after 1 year
- Mobile phone + subscription
- Free coffee, tea, water, soup
- You will be part of a dynamic team
- Benefits Plan (“MyChoice”)