Hub Manager & Transport Coordinator
Will you be our new colleague?
Would you like to work for the largest office fruit supplier in the Benelux as part of an enthusiastic and motivated team? Are you a real organiser who thrives on logistics, planning and managing people? Then the role of Hub Manager & Transport Coordinator is the one for you!
For our Breda branch, we are looking for an enthusiastic and confident colleague to ensure that our day-to-day operations run smoothly. You will oversee the hub, manage our couriers and ensure that the schedule and routes are properly organised every day.
Responsibilities
- Act as the central point of contact at the hub and work closely with Production, HR, Customer Service and other departments
- Coordinating day-to-day operations at our hub in Breda
- Monitoring and improving processes relating to quality, production, service and logistics
- Managing, supervising and motivating the team of couriers
- Ensuring the operation runs smoothly and making timely adjustments in the event of changes or bottlenecks
Who are we looking for?
- You are a confident and people-oriented manager who knows how to motivate staff
- You keep a clear head in hectic situations and can adapt quickly
- You are customer- and solution-focused and have a positive attitude
- You have a practical mindset, take responsibility and spot opportunities to improve processes
- You work meticulously, think ahead and roll up your sleeves when necessary
- You are flexible with your working hours and willing to start at around 05:00 if operational requirements so dictate
- You support Fruitful Office’s vision and believe in a healthy lifestyle
Requirements
- HBO level of working and thinking, and at least 2 years’ managerial experience
- At least 1 year’s experience in logistics planning and a good knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel
- Experience in planning and optimising routes is an advantage
- Category B driving licence and experience of driving a van
- A good command of Dutch and English, and strong communication skills
- Living in or around Breda
What we offer
- A competitive salary commensurate with your knowledge and experience (full-time role, 40 hours per week)
- A varied role with a great deal of responsibility and scope for taking the initiative
- Plenty of opportunities to develop your leadership skills
- Holiday pay, holiday entitlement, travel allowance and a good pension scheme
- Working in a friendly and diverse team
- Unlimited fruit in the workplace!
About Fruitful Office
At Fruitful Office, we believe that healthy working starts with healthy eating. Since 2006, we’ve been delivering fresh fruit to thousands of businesses across Europe. And we do it our way: fairly, honestly and without any fuss. We work with local growers, drive electric vehicles, don’t waste any fruit, and give people who face barriers to employment a place in our team. In this way, together we make a difference — in the workplace and beyond.
What’s next?
Do you recognise yourself in this profile? If so, please send an email with your covering letter and CV to [email protected].
