Warehouse Team Leader

The Nippon Express Group is one of the leading global logistics service providers whose Japanese corporation is headquartered in Tokyo. Our services range from air and ocean freight forwarding to cargo, removal services and warehouse operations. The company has numerous freight centers, warehouses and provides logistics services in over 45 countries on six continents with a global network of over 70,000 employees. The logistics focus is mainly on automotive and fashion industries, pharmaceutical products and further consumer goods. Within the past years Nippon Express has been on a continuous growth path in Belgium and we are looking for new talents to join our mission.ObjectiveThe Warehouse Lead plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence within the warehouse team. As the operational leader, they inspire and motivate a group of warehouse operators to achieve peak performance while fostering a strong sense of teamwork. In addition to their leadership duties, the Warehouse Lead is hands-on, dedicating 80% of their time to performing key operational tasks and ensuring the smooth handling of goods. Administrative responsibilities also form an essential part of their role.Main Tasks And ResponsibilitiesOperational leadershipLead, inspire, and develop the team by motivating, coaching, and guiding them to successOversee task distribution within the team to ensure efficiency and balanceMaintain high standards of cleanliness and order throughout the warehouseAdjust work schedules dynamically to meet fluctuating workloadsWarehouse OperationsManage incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring smooth operations and proper handlingSupervise the process to ensure accuracy and efficiencyAssist with inventory counts and stock management every dayAdministrationValidate and track the arrival and departure of trucksPrepare, review, and sign off on CMRs and loading listsOversee daily work planning to ensure seamless operationsRelationship ManagementBuild and nurture strong relationships with suppliers, customers, logistics partners, and other departmentsRequirementsEssential skillsHands-on attitudeEager to learnEmpathic leaderConstructive and respectful attitudeGood communicatorFluent in Dutch, French and English, both spoken and writtenYou have a forklift and/or reach truck certificateKnowledgeKnowledge of professional terminology in both Dutch and English to ensure smooth contacts with customers, suppliers (such as transport companies) and colleaguesKnowledge of the WMS SystemKnowledge of MS Office, especially ExcelKnowledge of administrative and logistics processesBenefitsFull-time contract, undetermined timeAttractive salary package, including 13th month Meal vouchers and ecochequesHospitalization insurance + group insuranceTransport reimbursement according to CLA PC 22620 vacation days + 6 ADV days + 1 NXB day after 3 years + 1 CLA day after 1 yearMobile phone + subscriptionFree coffee, tea, water, soupYou will be part of a dynamic teamBenefits Plan ("MyChoice")Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.