The Molenbergnatie group is a leading, innovative and trustworthy partner in end-to-end supply chain management of soft commodities.
Since its foundation in 1867, Molenbergnatie has grown into the world’s leading supply chain management company for coffee, cocoa and other soft commodities such as rice, dairy and nuts. With headquarters in Antwerp, Molenbergnatie has expanded to Barcelona (Spain). Molenbergnatie offers a complete logistics service package, handled by professionally trained staff. Our variety of services includes forwarding, processing, customs declaration, warehousing and distribution.
Next to passion, responsibility and integrity are fundamental corporate values. Therefore, we continuously invest in our staff by creating a working environment where everybody feels at ease and employees are trained to stay ahead of the league.
Do you want to be part of this?
Product Manager Coffee
As a Product Manager, you are responsible for your Product group (coffee), ensuring that our customers can enjoy the correct high-quality services regarding the handling and storage of their goods (coffee) in our warehouses.
In this role, you report directly to the CEO, and in that capacity you are part of the Management of Molenbergnatie. You are thus involved in the high level decision-making processes within our organization.
Responsibilities
As a Product Manager, you effectively lead your team of customer service representatives and provide a supportive framework. Clear communication, transparent work agreements, and a focus on service quality are primary in that regard.
Furthermore, you remain up to date on the interests and needs of our customers. You play an active role in commercial negotiations, operational escalations, and collaborate with the Business Development team to maintain and expand customer relationships. Working on continuous improvement of current Supply Chain services, and having an eye for expansion and innovation, makes you a manager with solid market insight.
As a Product Manager, you drive specific policy measures within your department and ensure the proper execution of processes for your Product group across the company. An open collaboration with Operations management, and other stakeholders (QSHE, Finance, ICT, HR, etc.), is therefore front-of-mind for you.
What do we look for?
You have solid management experience. Leading a team or operational department is not new to you.
You have experience in Warehousing & Supply Chain, particularly in the Antwerp port area.
You possess logistical knowledge regarding the processing, storage, and handling of (raw) coffee.
In our international sector you can express yourself professionally in Dutch, English and French.
You thrive on the interaction between your management role, leading your team, working towards commercial growth, and operational collaboration.
What do we offer?
A dynamic management role in an international context.
Annual bonus based on achieved objectives and results.
A competitive salary package including meal vouchers, mobile phone, laptop, electric company car, and the option for a lease bicycle.
Work-life balance is important to us, therefore we offer the possibility to work from home 2 days per week.
