Logistics Coordinator
(32 hours per week)
The APL (Animal Planning & Logistics) team is looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and experienced colleague to strengthen their team. Are you passionate about coordination and logistics? Then this might be the job for you!
The APL team is responsible for the optimal flow of our animals, starting with their rescue and ending with their outplacement. Our team is in charge of organizing all the animal transports for both of our shelters located in the Netherlands and Spain (Primadomus). You will be situated in Almere.
Do these things interest you? What you will do:
· You will be responsible for organizing all transports of our animals to and from our shelters in Spain and the Netherlands. This can be done with our own fleet of cars and drivers, or by hiring external transport companies and/or by air. Destinations are mostly within Europe but transports outside Europe also occur.
· The coordinators Rescue and Outplacement are your colleagues but also your clients and you facilitate their work.
· In doing so, you are always looking for the balance between the fastest, most economical and most animal-friendly way of transportation.
· You will be supported in your work by three officers, whom you will manage. Every morning you start with a briefing.
· During 'your' transports you feel accountable and you keep track of things.
· You are in charge of the recruitment, training (motivating) and management of volunteer drivers, both in the Netherlands and in Spain.
· You will regularly amend the transport protocol and the driver's guide and you will organize the annual recurrent training.
· You ensure that there are always sufficient transport crates in stock at both centers, you check whether the crates meet the IATA requirements and are in good condition.
· You manage a considerable budget and the invoicing therefore first passes through your hands before payments are made.
· Competencies: Planning and organizing, customer focus, external awareness and flexibility.
What we offer!
· An inspiring working environment situated in the green heart of Almere. Within easy reach of the cities Amsterdam and Utrecht.
· A workplace close to the animals we rescue.
· A position with social value and relevance, within an international company.
· A professional company that encourages and supports dedication; accessibility; decisiveness and inventiveness.
· Your salary will be between € 2217 and € 2762 gross per month (based on 32 hours per week) dependent on relevant work experience, with room for growth within the function.
· In addition to the 8% holiday allowance, we pay a variable year-end bonus of a maximum of 8.33% of your annual gross salary.
· 24 Vacation days per year on a full time basis.
· A sustainable pension arrangement.
What we are looking for?
· An affinity with the objectives of AAP.
· Minimum higher professional education (HBO – EQF6) work and thinking level.
· Coordinating is your passion and you have fun doing it.
· You have work experience in a logistics environment and you use it by constantly looking for improvements that make the logistics process more efficient.
· At times of great pressure you are able to switch gears well, change plans and make ad-hoc decisions and set priorities. It is all a challenge for you!
· Good verbal and written communication in both English and Dutch (communication within AAP takes place mainly in English!). Preferably also knowledge of Spanish or German.
You want more information or to apply directly
Do you want more information or to apply directly? Call Olga Martin, Team Manager APL on telephone 036 5238741. Click on the following link to apply and upload your CV and motivation letter before 11 November 2021. https://stichtingaap.onlinevacatures.nl/job/207480/apply
A practical assignment can be part of the application process.
Why Stichting AAP?
At AAP (Animal Advocacy and Protection) we give shape to an ideal in a professional manner: to improve the welfare of abused or neglected exotic mammals from all over Europe. We shelter animals in need and advocate for better laws all over Europe. AAP operates two rescue and rehabilitation facilities, one in the Netherlands (Stichting AAP Almere) and one in Spain (AAP Primadomus). AAP is an internationally renowned expert and our commitment demonstrably makes the difference.
In Almere we have 92 employees and more than 200 volunteers. We work in a spacious and modern location, in the middle of the green heart of Almere. Our office and facility center are located on the same grounds as our rescued animals. Nowhere else can you see the result of your work so directly!
Check out our website www.aap.nl and follow our stories on social media!