Director Network EU

bpost strives to create an inclusive environment with challenging projects and inspiring collaborations. With our colleagues at the heart of our organisation, we believe in careers rather than jobs. As part of the international group bnode, bpost has transitioned from the Belgian postal operator to a regional and digital expert in parcel size logistics. With a focus on social and environmental sustainability, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and career growth, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to thrive and succeedWhat 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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