Assist the Purchasing Function in negotiations with carriers or other suppliers Closely liaise and communicate with internal stakeholders and departments (Purchasing, Customer Service, Logistics,S&OP, Sales, ) to fully understand requirements and constraints Operational and administrative stock management Financial and performance administration, documentation management, insurance and damage claims Set-up, maintain and improve system database to manage effectively carrier relationships, performance, contractual and volume commitments, rates and service levels Animate in regular reviews with transport suppliers In conjunction with the Shipping Purchasing Manager manage and negotiate spot market vessels for different lanes Assist the Purchasing Function in Purchasing activities on other areas (road, rail, wagon rental ) Continuous improvement management Evaluate success and failures to improve business efficiency and secure continuous contribution to the quality and financial performance of the company Proposes to the Logistics Manager the improvement priorities of his sector: definition and implementation of action plans in accordance with the manager Sets up and implement the continuous improvement tools Participation in ad hoc projects & analysis according to business needs Contribute to the Imerys GHG Emission Reduction programs by being the interface between the suppliers and the Imerys objectives for reduction. If you want to grow your skills and develop your career, find out more at www.imerys.com Le Poste Logistics Specialist (Shipping) Description du Poste SUMMARY The Antwerp port is considered as a key location for Imerys EMEA and serves as a logistic platform designed to handle large volumes of different kind of minerals arriving from overseas origins and destined for European customers or production sites.