Logistics Officer (m/f)

Climate change forces every entrepreneur to show vision, courage and innovation: think ahead strategically, seek new applications and invest in the latest technologies. As a European pioneer in bio-ethanol, we do this either stand-alone or in cooperation with universities, other companies and projects on circularity. Europe wants to reach a climate-neutral and fossil-free world in 2050. We want to get there in 2030.

With headquarters in Brussels and operations on several continents, Alco ( ) is one of the biggest producers and distributors of ethanol for fuel in Europe. Globally we provide ethanol to various industries: from cosmetics to pharmaceuticals, biochemistry, food and beverage. Consumers, farmers or horticulturists, many people on this planet use our high-quality products every day. Our products contribute to a more sustainable way of living. More specifically, we produce bio-ethanol with 90% lower greenhouse gas emission than petrol. Our ethanol, when blended into petrol up to 10% is better known as E10. Millions of European car drivers now lower their footprint choosing E10.

Based in Brussels, Alcodis is the exclusive distributor of fuel ethanol from our Ghent and Rotterdam plants. As one of the most important participants in the European bio-ethanol supply chain, we are looking for an energetic and fast-learning Logistics Officer.

Responsibilities :

The Logistics Officer will, under the supervision of the Logistics Director, learn the full extent of the various modalities including the following:

• Planning of deliveries and coordination with supplying terminals
• Road and rail logistics including detailed understanding of the terms and conditions of each trade
• Maritime logistics deliveries including detailed understanding of the terms and conditions of each trade
• Delivery documentation including contact with third-party superintendents and loading terminals
• Invoicing and payment including a detailed understanding of VAT
• Customs and excise exposures related to alcohol movements
• Ability to handle all sustainability data related to the deliveries, including entry into the relevant national databases
• Fluency in the relevant operating systems used by the group

At the end of the training period, the Logistics Officer will be expected to take responsibility for scheduling either barges, vessels, trucks or trains as part of the logistics team, along with the accompanying administrative tasks for each delivery.

Required skills :

• Relevant bachelor or master degree in international commerce/business or logistics
• Fluency in English and French is required
• Team spirit, willing to integrate in a team
• Flexibility
• A couple of years professional experience is welcome, but not a must
• A willingness to engage confidently with colleagues, suppliers, customers and third-party terminals
• Computer literacy including MS Excel
• A proactive attitude and readiness to think on one’s feet

We offer :

• The opportunity to join a group active worldwide in the distribution and production of renewable ethanol
• The possibility to give your contribution to the energy transition and to fight climate change
• A position that offers a lot of autonomy in a dynamic team
• A full-time job with an attractive salary package