Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator

Our client is a leading international manufacturer within the automotive industry, known for its commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. With multiple production sites, R&D centers, and regional offices across Europe, the company serves a wide range of customers — from major automotive OEMs to aftermarket partners — ensuring quality, reliability, and continuous improvement throughout the value chain.

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations & Supply Chain Coordinator to support daily operations and ensure smooth order fulfillment for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) customers. In this role, you will act as a crucial link between sales, logistics, and production teams — helping to streamline workflows, monitor inventory, and drive supply chain efficiency.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional who thrives in an international, fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of operational excellence.

The Hoofddorp office functions as a key hub for operational coordination and European supply chain management.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operational and supply chain activities, ensuring accurate and timely deliveries to OEM customers.

• Manage and process customer orders from start to finish, maintaining close alignment with internal stakeholders.

• Collaborate with logistics, production, and demand planning teams to optimize supply chain performance.

• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate potential shortages or bottlenecks.

• Analyze operational data and prepare performance reports to identify areas for improvement.

• Support projects aimed at process optimization and cost reduction.

• Serve as a key point of contact for customers regarding supply chain status, shipment tracking, and issue resolution.

• Assist in onboarding and training new team members in operational procedures and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience in operations coordination, supply chain planning, or logistics, preferably within a manufacturing or automotive setting.

• Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a strong advantage.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, international environment.

• Fluent in English (Dutch and/or another European language is a plus).

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for career growth within a leading international organization.

• A collaborative and multicultural work environment that values initiative and continuous improvement.

• The chance to play a key role in optimizing operational and supply chain performance for a global industry leader.

This role is managed by Walters People B.V., trading under the name Robert Walters.