About this role
<p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">We are looking for an Ocean Country Tradelane Manager. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues within the Ocean department and report directly to the Ocean Product Development Manager Belgium. Your base location will be Antwerp.</span></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">WHAT WILL YOU DO?</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Take full responsibility for end-to-end ocean procurement processes, including supplier selection, RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and approval of purchase requests.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Monitor market developments and translate trends into commercial and operational recommendations.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Advise management and internal stakeholders on procurement policies, procedures, and market strategies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Analyse operational performance and prepare reports and improvement proposals for country management.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ensure compliance with internal guidelines, legislation, regulations, and quality standards.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Support and/or lead cross-functional projects within procurement and operations.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Maintain strategic relationships with carriers, suppliers, and internal departments (Operations, Finance, Legal, HR, Trade Management).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Coach and support team members (where applicable).</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">You are an enthusiastic professional who thrives in a changing and dynamic environment and is able to take the department to the next level. With your strong organisational and communication skills, you work closely with colleagues to achieve optimal results.</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">In addition, you bring the following knowledge and experience:</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or equivalent.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">2–5+ years of experience in ocean procurement or sea freight logistics (depending on seniority).</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Strong analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience in stakeholder management within an international environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Results-driven, customer-oriented, and an excellent communicator.</span></li> <li style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Good knowledge of Dutch, French, and English.</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">WHAT DO WE OFFER YOU?</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">CEVA offers an informal and transparent company culture. We operate in a dynamic and growing market and are a fast-growing, continuously innovating organisation. At CEVA, we strive every day to improve at all levels of the organisation. Our mission is to be the most professional logistics partner—and we can’t do that without you!</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">CEVA provides plenty of room for personal development and ambition. You can count on internal training programs to support your further career growth. In other words, we invest in your development. We offer numerous career opportunities and focus on possibilities. Of course, you will receive a competitive salary package, complemented by attractive fringe benefits such as meal vouchers and group and hospitalization insurance.</span></p><p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red">YOUR FUTURE</span></p> <p style="line-height:15.0pt;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Apply directly via the “APPLY NOW” button on our website, or for more information, please contact Marie Proost </span><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> – SR. HR Business Partner.</span></p> <p style="line-height:115%;margin:0.0cm;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p>