Operations Team Lead

August 20, 2024

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics

Medan

FULL TIME

About Royal Den Hartogh Logistics
Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries. Our family-owned company, founded in 1920 in the Netherlands, is strongly committed to safety and sustainability. Together with our customers and suppliers, we develop smart logistics solutions that contribute to an efficient supply chain.
With a presence in 58 locations across 28 countries, our team of over 2,700 dedicated professionals operates a modern fleet, including 25,000 tank containers, 4,900 dry bulk containers and dry bulk trailers, 575 road tankers, and nearly 900 trucks. Join us and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the Operations team on daily matters
Ensure vessel schedule requirements and intended activities including creation of manifest, and vessel space booking, arrangement of Master Bill of Lading
Focal escalation point for internal operations team to ensure smooth delivery of shipments
To ensure the smooth facilitation and processing of customer’s shipments within required Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and timeframes without supervision
Coordinate with relevant parties for custom clearances and trucking arrangements
Coordinate with the global operations & document team, also with business partners to ensure shipping documents for import / export, also others documents are accurate and on time
Complete all required file administration including documentation, billing, vendor invoices
Handle customer complaints, provide appropriate solutions and alternatives within the time limits; follow up to ensure resolution
Assist with collection of demurrage from customers, and support the payment and invoicing process to vendors

Competencies & Qualifications Required:

Min. education at Diploma level
Min. 5 years’ experience in a similar role, experience in Freight Forwarding, NVOCC /Logistics is an advantage (preferably used to handle chemical goods)
Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential
Fluency in Medan local language
Strong interpersonal skills; able to build relationship with people from different culture
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines through good time management and allocation of priorities and able to work in fast paced environment
A team player with initiative, patience, willingness to learn and open to new challenges and responsibilities
Good knowledge of Incoterms and proficient in MS office applications