Director Network EU

Director Network EU

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locationMarkerIconRegion Flemish Brabant
briefcaseIconPermanent Contract
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positionIcon1 open position
provinceProvince Flemish BrabantlocationMarkerIconMachelenbriefcaseIconPermanent ContractsenorityIcon5+ years of experiencepositionIcon1 open position

What will you do?

Responsible for developing, monitoring and optimizing of the distribution solutions in Europe. Actively searching new distribution solutions within postal operators and private distribution suppliers respecting the global scope of Landmark Global.
As a special task, in charge to actively support the E-Commerce development by acting as an interface with all internal  actors (PPM, Technology, Operations, Transport, Trade Services, Bpack…), etc. 
Accountabilities:

Lead buyer for all alternative delivery services for bnode and Landmark Global (LG) Europe

  • Managing & optimizing the ADS budget (ca. 15 million €)
  • Negotiating with ADS companies in order to obtain optimal operational and commercial conditions and tariffs forthe mail and parcel flows
  • Find cost-efficient solutions
  • Build & maintain formal & informal contacts with ADS companies, business-related organizations,… in Europe
  • Management of contracts between bpost, bpi NV, LG and ADS companies
  • Management of bilateral agreements between bpost, bpost NV, LG and other postal operators
  • List commercial & operational terms in contracts & service level agreements + develop a system to evaluate these terms objectively.

Follow up of market evolutions:

  • Maintain an up to date network solutions portfolio by attending the appropriate exhibitions and professional networks.
  • Work out benchmark analysis to identify the best distribution solutions

Propose the right solutions to senior management with best quality/price ratio but with main focus to further reduce our spent for final mile delivery.

  • Report in a clear way the results of the negotiations to senior management in order for them to take the correct & most appropriate management/business decisions

Maintaining an up to date EU routing guide, visualizing all important parameters of the distribution solutions for mail and parcel products within Europe

  • Initiate changes in the distribution network and support the necessary communication (prices, data management, etc.)

Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements

Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions;

Act as interface with all internal actors and support them with expertized knowhow within the distribution solutions.

  • Support Product Management, Sales and Client Servicesin specific distribution related questions.
  • Build & maintain relationship with peers: Share information in the other regions and seeking for establishing a cooperation mind-set. Maintain a strong presence in
  • operating facilities
  • Contribute to corporate projects 

Your profile?

  • Master degree
  • Min 3-5 years experience in a similar environment
  • In-depth knowledge of domestic & cross-border parcels
  • In-depth knowledge of international postal regulations and products
  • Good knowledge of import, export, transit customs regulations
  • In-depth customer focus
  • Experience in multiple issue negotiations – having impact
  • Analytical skills
  • Result driven
  • People management, transferring knowledge, coaching
  • Communication & advisory skills
  • Fluent in English. Any other language is a plus.  

Like a long-awaited parcel, we want to make you feel welcome and valued. Our offer includes a competitive monthly salary, that goes without saying. On top of that, you can count on:

  • Meal vouchers of €8 per working day 
  • Hospitalization-, group- and disability insurances 
  • A phone subscription, including 25GB data 
  • A flexible renumeration plan, which allows you to customize your own benefits. A company car, bike leasing, public transportation, extra days off,... the choice is yours 
  • Possibility to enter the Federal Mobility plan 
  • Work/life balance, thanks to flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home  
  • 20 days of statutory leave and 7 additional extralegal days off  
  • An end-of-year and performance-based bonus and double holiday pay  
  • Many benefits from more than 100 Bpost-partners 
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Waarom bpost?

This is how we make sure that you are happy to come to work with us every day:

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An interesting package

With a fair salary, of course. Topped off with interesting extra fringe benefits, such as meal vouchers, extra holidays and additional allowances.

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Work life balance

Your well-being is our priority, so your job should fit into your life: with a job close to home, or a flexible office job. 

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Job security and growth opportunities

With over 500 different jobs, we gladly offer you growth opportunities. This way, you are assured of your job, and your future.

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Equal opportunities for everyone

bpost is diverse, and we are proud of that. It is our strength together with our respect and trust for each other.

At bpost, we really have the ambition to help people grow. You can feel the human values, without losing touch with reality. I also notice this pragmatism, with a human touch, in my colleagues; each and every one of them is capable and exceptionally professional. Besides technical knowledge, mutual support is the key word across all departments.

Elodie

Product Owner

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