Be yourself at Protolabs
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs?We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. Over the past year, Protolabs has opened a shiny new warehouse close to our office to fulfil the growing demand from our global customers.
Due to this expansion,
we are looking for a
Shipping Coordinator
to join our team in Amsterdam.In this full-time role, you will coordinate the ins and outs of shipments through our warehouse to some of the biggest companies in the world. To be successful, you need to be highly organized, accurate, and physically able to move boxes varying in weight & size. Sound good? Keep reading!
What you'll do:
- Responsible for efficient and timely coordination of parcel courier shipments while maintaining all required internal communications
- Procure rates and schedule international air and ocean freight shipments while coordinating with internal stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Ability to work well with others, self-motivated and capable of working independently with little supervision
- Help design a scalable logistics network across our global network of suppliers and customers
- Improve the efficiency of our new warehouse through process improvement projects
- Hands-on approach aiding cross dock team with coordinating of inbound/outbound orders, which consists of tracking, scanning, receiving, weighing, measuring, opening, inspecting, removing paperwork, repacking, relabelling, and shipping out using various couriers
- May use a pallet jack but does not operate a forklift
- Maintain a clean and sanitary operating environment
- Directly work with carriers (e.g., DHL, UPS) to manage issues
- Work with other teams (such as Sales) to make sure we can deliver the best service to our customers
What it takes:
- You are native/ fluent in English
- A ‘can-do’ mindset and willingness to jump into action
- Must be able to move boxes varying in weights & sizes
- You're looking for long term opportunity (no temp job seekers)
- A desire to improve efficiency and workflows
- An ownership mindset - you stick with an issue until it’s solved
Bonus, but not required:- Previous warehouse/ Logistics experience
What's in it for you?
- Wellness and well-being with access to OpenUp psychologists, practice mindfulness with Headspace and tons more.
- Daily Lunch and snacks are provided in the office; it's a moment for our teams to connect and recharge. Shared meals strengthen our bonds and fuel collaboration.
- Dedicate 20% of your work time to learning or joining projects! Whether that’s one of our ERGs or time spent on our in-house LEARN platform. From 3D printing to woodworking - there’s something for everything.
- Regular team events, socials and an annual regional team trip
- Follow us on Instagram to see what Life at Protolabs is all about!
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