About the department:

Inventory & Logistics department is part of greater After Sales department within BYD Europe. Aftersales is responsible for all Service & Maintenance related topics concerning our full electric buses: building up a service network in whole Europe, providing technical support to our customers and service providers, delivery of spare parts, providing training and supporting the sales activities. 

About the role

You will lead and supervise the Inventory& Logistic department, manage the spare parts operations from inventory control, pricing policy to warehouse & logistics management and improve the processes and secure a timely parts delivery to our customers in entire Europe.

You will be based in our European HQ in Schiedam and also be responsible for warehouse in Moerdijk.

Responsibilities:

• Keep the strategy of the Inventory& Logistic department in line with the company strategy;
  
• Maximize revenues and profit level by controlling spare parts operations in Europe, including development of regional warehouses;
• Monitor quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency and make management reports on a regular basis;
• Optimize the flow of goods and stock management, perform accurate forecasts to ensure maximum availability of inventory;
• Manage and coach Inventory& Logistics team;
• Optimize sourcing strategy, liaise and negotiate with suppliers and service providers to obtain the best prices and conditions;
• Control operational and logistics costs;
• Secure timely invoicing of all outbound shipments;
• Improve processes and procedures;
• Comply with laws, regulations and ISO requirements;
• Be in charge of smooth operating of warehouse.

We hope you have:

• 3+ years of managerial experience in a B2B spare parts environment, preferably within the automotive industry;
• Affinity with electric mobility;
• Experience in leading multicultural team;
• Experience in setting up a spare parts center abroad will be a strong advantage;
• Strong contract management and negotiation skills;
• Excellent English language skills, Chinese language is highly desired, other European languages will be considered an advantage;
• Strong PowerPoint & Excel user skills, knowledge of SAP and/ or other stock control program;
• Excellent problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to travel on a frequent basis within Europe and abroad, including potential trips to China.

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration, pension plan;
• 25 holidays + option to purchase 5 extra holidays;
• Commuting allowance when working from Office;
• Department & company wide teambuilding events;
• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏