Careers
LOGISTICS & CONTRACT MANAGER
Nuts, dried fruit and seeds, beautiful products that are indispensable in our modern lifestyle. Maejor Nuts B.V. is a specialized trading company in this niche located in the center of Rotterdam. We are a dynamic team that has been active in B2B trading since 2019 and we are growing rapidly. Therefore, we are currently looking for a Logistics Manager / Contract Manager who feels at home in a fast and flexible organization.
Every day is different and each day is full of challenges. Can you handle calling Chile about shipments one moment, focusing on important documents from Thailand the next moment, while arranging transportation to Germany and unloading a shipment from Spain at the same time? Can you see where the priorities lie, are you able to make decisions and can you switch quickly?
The Logistics Manager / Contract Manager This role is very diverse. We have a global network and this position covers all activities from the factory in one corner of the world to the customer on another continent. This includes managing international logistics (sea freight & road freight), direct contact with customers and suppliers about requirements and preferences, thinking about and improving processes, negotiating transport prices, managing inventory and eventually managing your own department. You are the indispensable pivot within the organization and are aware of all information flows within the company.
What Maejor Nuts is looking for:
- Experience in logistics: knowledge of international freight documentation, managing & arranging transport, inventory management, etc.
- Hands-on mentality and a high degree of independence.
- HBO level of education.
- Leadership qualities. Expanding the department in the long term is one of the associated challenges, given the company’s growth.
- Positive personal attitude.
- Strong communication skills.
- Fluency in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of an additional foreign language is a plus.
- Experience with Office and affinity with other IT systems.
In return we offer:
- Competitive salary + holiday pay depending on your work experience.
- Good bonus plan.
- Nice workplace in the heart of Rotterdam next to the Erasmus Bridge.
- An international working environment.
- 24 days of annual leave. Full-time position based on 40 hours per week.
- Small team with direct lines of communication. Opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Pension accrual within BPF.
If the above appeals to you and you see yourself as the new center of operation at Maejor Nuts, please contact us.
You can send your application and CV to careers@maejornuts.com. If you have any questions, please contact 010-3100 888.
Junior Trader
We import products from countries such as Thailand, China, South Africa, Chile, and America and have them shipped to the Netherlands by container. Once the goods arrive in Europe, we store them in an external storage facility. All the goods we import come in bulk packaging and are sold in the same way. We supply customers throughout Europe, including industries (companies that further process the products, such as muesli), bakeries, and private label packers (for supermarkets).
That is a diverse customer base, indeed. As a young and fast-growing company, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on Trader to strengthen our team.
Key tasks of a trader include:
- Keeping existing customers satisfied.
- Finding new customers.
- Negotiating prices with suppliers and customers.
- Closing contracts and ensuring proper handling.
- Representing Maejor Nuts B.V. at international trade fairs (We exhibit at Anuga in Cologne and Sial in Paris ourselves but also visit various trade fairs).
What do you bring?
- Hands-on mentality: You have a practical mindset and are not afraid to get your hands dirty. You enjoy tackling tasks and have a problem-solving mindset.
- Entrepreneurial spirit: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are always on the lookout for new opportunities. You are results-oriented and know how to seize commercial opportunities.
- Proactive: You like to take the lead and have no problem working independently. You are proactive and show initiative in creating new trade opportunities.
- Fluent in English and Dutch: As a Trader at Maejor Nuts, it is important that you are fluent in both English and Dutch. You have excellent communication skills in both languages.
- Proactive: You are always a step ahead and actively contribute to the well-being of the company. You anticipate possible challenges and come up with innovative solutions.
- Strong communication skills: You have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. You can easily build and maintain relationships with customers and suppliers.
Do you want to become part of Maejor Nuts and play an important role in our trading activities? Then we invite you for an interview at our office in the center of Rotterdam.