Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist Ever wonder what it takes to manage a supply chain that moves products from production to customer door across an entire continent? Join Orac Are you passionate about optimizing end-to-end supply chains and ensuring the efficient, cost-effective flow of goods from production to customers? If so, we’re looking for you to join us as a Supply Chain Specialist! Oh… Hang on. We haven't told you who we are yet. Let's start with that! Ever wonder what it takes to manage a supply chain that moves products from production to customer door across an entire continent? At Orac, we believe every wall is a blank canvas. Where others see a flat surface, we see a world of possibilities. Welcome to the world of Orac. The world of architectural elements, made for walls. We are a family-owned Belgian company that has been a leader in architectural elements for walls for over 50 years. From our headquarters in Ostend, our innovative products are available across Europe, from Paris to Köln, London, Barcelona, Slovakia, Lecco, and beyond. Our commitment to sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We strive to make a positive impact not only today but also for future generations. Sustainability is a core value that guides our choices - for our planet, people, and community. We believe in a world in which digital technologies and data enhance the customer experience. A solid digital backbone combined with strong local teams is a powerful mix for our growth. Are you ready to kick-start your career in supply chain? As our Supply Chain Specialist, you keep our operations running smoothly. You oversee the planning, coordination, and tracking of Orac’s goods, from production to customers across Europe, and actively look for smarter, more efficient ways of working every day. You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll join a supportive team and work closely with our Logistics Team Lead Louis who will guide and coach you along the way. Here’s what you’ll actually be doing: - Keep logistics running smoothly. You oversee our daily transport operations. You track shipments, follow up on deliveries and make sure goods arrive on time and within budget. When issues arise, you’ll be the one to tackle them head-on, communicating proactively with customers and resolving escalations quickly to keep satisfaction high. - Build lasting partnerships. You’ll work closely with our suppliers, nurturing strong relationships that ensure reliable service. Over time you’ll take part in transport negotiations and tenders. tenders, learning how to secure competitive rates and better quality service. - Own the numbers. You'll analyze fulfillment costs, spot pricing trends, and build insights that help us run a smarter, leaner supply chain. - Drive improvement. You don’t just execute, you think. By analyzing data and identifying inefficiencies. You’ll lead improvement projects within the warehouse, contributing to smarter processes, cost reduction and waste management. - Think end-to-end. Your scope goes well beyond transport. You’ll contribute to warehouse improvement projects, dig into inventory management and intercompany flows, and gradually take on a real role in our S&OP process, connecting demand and supply signals across the business. Don’t worry if you haven’t used all our systems yet, we’ll train you on SAP EWM, TransSmart, PowerBI, Jira and more. What success looks like In 30 days. You’ve familiarized yourself with our systems (SAP EMS, PowerBI, Jira…). You’ve met the finance, production, and customer service teams. In 60 days. You take ownership of daily logistics operational tasks, have met all our transport partners and understand our service level agreements inside out. In 90 days. You’re independently managing full transport operations and you have initiated and completed your first improvement project. This is how we describe you - Master’s or bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business administration or related field. - First experience in logistics, supply chain or you are a young graduate who is eager to learn fast. - You love digging into data to find what’s really going on. An analytical mindset is essential. - You are digital, confident, comfortable with dashboards, business systems and tools like Excel and AI - Strong communicator who easily builds relationships with both colleagues and external partners - Fluent in Dutch and English both written and spoken Nice to have - Experience with SAP (ERP), EWM (WMS). - Passion for continuous improvement. And of course, our offer to you… We give personality to walls and opportunities to personalities! - A competitive salary, end of year premium and holiday pay along meal vouchers, net allowance, bicycle lease plan, group insurance as well as DKV hospital insurance for you and your family. - Enjoy a discount on all Orac products, plus exclusive deals from A to Z - from airlines to zoos - with offers from over 200 companies in travel, fashion, food, electronics, entertainment, and more. - A fun, stable team that genuinely looks out for each other - Broad exposure: no two days are the same, and there’s a clear path to grow into your role. - A role that grows with you. From transport operations to warehouse to S&OP planning. There’s a clear path forward. Apply Today Ready to join our supply chain team? · Send us your CV, we’ll get back to you within one week. · Interviews and next steps will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Apply now and discover why our team loves working at Orac. PASSION, INSPIRATION and LOYALTY are our values. Join a dynamic company with a fun and stable working environment. We would like to welcome you to our ORACIAN family! Department Warehouse and Logistics Locations Ostend Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time