Position:
Senior Team Leader Operations Benelux

Job Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Team Leader Operations acts as a key contact point for internal and external matters relating to the efficient and successful operations

• order intake,
• order validation,
• order fulfilment,
• procurement,
• backlog management and logistics of the Benelux region.

The Senior Team Leader Operations is required to work effectively with multiple business units, recognizing the differing business needs and processes of each individual unit which is related to Operational Excellence.

The Senior Team Leader Operations coordinates the work of Team Leaders and Operations Associates by aligning their processes, streamlining operations and sharing best practices to ensure internal consistency. The Senior Team Leader Operations also supports Team Leaders in recruiting, training and managing the personal and career development of their department's employees.

The role reports to Local (L) and Regional (R) Directors as well as to EMEA (E) Director - (LRE).

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manages and monitors logistics processes, both import and export. Acts as contact person for escalations and provides competent assistance in the event of incidents during customs clearance process. Acts as a liaison with the Trade Compliance Department and the Global Deployment Center.
• Manage implementation, monitoring and reporting of agreed processes, including but not limited to: incidents, issues, compliance, quality, changes, KPI (Key Performance Indicators), risk management
• Support the LRE Managers by delivering and cascading business objectives to the teams, as well as by suggesting new strategies to improve quality of services
• Monitor productivity and provide reporting of activities and performances within the different teams
• Support Team Leaders and Operations Associates in managing operational issues within their teams.
• Act as a main contact point for internal and external relations of the relevant department, cooperating with different supporting functions, such as IT and HR depts.
• Build and maintain strong and effective business relationships with stakeholders and customers
• Ensure compliance to defined procedures in terms of quality and safety - according to agreed SLA's (Service Level Agreement)
• Manage changes minimizing the risk of ineffectiveness
• Act as first point of escalation and resolution management for operations related subjects
• Oversee the assigned department, country, region and contribute to company's growth
• Develop Team Leaders by providing individual coaching and enabling them by assigning tasks in line with their career aspirations

A FEW THINGS YOU'RE AN EXPERT AT

• Leading others towards a common goal
• Learning new things and getting up to speed quickly
• Providing guidance and instruction, as well as training and developing others
• Providing support within the business across all vendor teams as required
• Working in line with policies, procedures and guidelines
• Self-motivation and hard work

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

• Ability to think strategically
• Decision-making skills
• Perfect organizational and time management skills, ability to meet deadlines
• Proactiveness
• Independence
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Problem solving and can-do attitude

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in team management, 5+ years
• Experience in leading projects and knowledge of process management methodologies
• Fluency in business communication in English, both written and oral

GOOD TO HAVE:

• Sound knowledge of business tools used Microsoft Dynamics AX and Salesforce would be an advantage
• In-depth understanding of the OPS business, including SLAs
• Experience in transition management

ABOUT US

By the time you've had your morning coffee, it's likely you've already interacted with Arrow at least 5 times. The work Arrow does goes into everything from cars to coffee makers. If it takes a charge or sends a signal, chances are, Arrow was part of building it. Our employees live in a world of Five Years Out where new technologies, new materials, new ideas and new electronics will make life not only different but better.

We are a Fortune 500 company with headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Our team includes 18,800 employees worldwide across more than 345 locations serving 80 countries.

Arrow ECS is a specialist IT distributor providing enterprise-class solutions and services focused on data storage, network security, enterprise software, virtualisation and access infrastructure.

Working with our channel partners, we optimise the efficiency with which organisations can store, manage, protect and deploy their data, equipping them with secure access to business-critical information at any time, from any location, on any device.

Through close alliances with the world's leading vendors, we deliver innovative solutions, complemented by an impressive portfolio of expert professional services and IT training.

We support our channel partners from initial consultation, planning and design, engineering build through to implementation and post-sales care.

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Location:
BE-Machelen, Belgium (Twin Square)

Time Type:
Full time

Job Category:
Business Support