Director Network EU

Responsible for developing, monitoring and optimizing of the distribution solutions in Europe. Actively searching new distribution solutions within postal operators and private distribution suppliers respecting the global scope of Landmark Global. As a special task, in charge to actively support the E-Commerce development by acting as an interface with all internal actors (PPM, Technology, Operations, Transport, Trade Services, Bpack…), etc. Accountabilities:

Lead buyer for all alternative delivery services for bnode and Landmark Global (LG) Europe

• Managing & optimizing the ADS budget (ca. 15 million €)
• Negotiating with ADS companies in order to obtain optimal operational and commercial conditions and tariffs forthe mail and parcel flows
• Find cost-efficient solutions
• Build & maintain formal & informal contacts with ADS companies, business-related organizations,… in Europe
• Management of contracts between bpost, bpi NV, LG and ADS companies
• Management of bilateral agreements between bpost, bpost NV, LG and other postal operators
• List commercial & operational terms in contracts & service level agreements + develop a system to evaluate these terms objectively.

Follow up of market evolutions:

• Maintain an up to date network solutions portfolio by attending the appropriate exhibitions and professional networks.
• Work out benchmark analysis to identify the best distribution solutions

Propose the right solutions to senior management with best quality/price ratio but with main focus to further reduce our spent for final mile delivery.

• Report in a clear way the results of the negotiations to senior management in order for them to take the correct & most appropriate management/business decisions

Maintaining an up to date EU routing guide, visualizing all important parameters of the distribution solutions for mail and parcel products within Europe

• Initiate changes in the distribution network and support the necessary communication (prices, data management, etc.)

Use data from IT systems to evaluate performance and quality and to plan improvements

Develop business by gaining new contracts, analyzing logistical problems and producing new solutions;

Act as interface with all internal actors and support them with expertized knowhow within the distribution solutions.

• Support Product Management, Sales and Client Servicesin specific distribution related questions.
• Build & maintain relationship with peers: Share information in the other regions and seeking for establishing a cooperation mind-set. Maintain a strong presence in
• operating facilities
• Contribute to corporate projects

• Master degree
• Min 3-5 years experience in a similar environment
• In-depth knowledge of domestic & cross-border parcels
• In-depth knowledge of international postal regulations and products
• Good knowledge of import, export, transit customs regulations
• In-depth customer focus
• Experience in multiple issue negotiations - having impact
• Analytical skills
• Result driven
• People management, transferring knowledge, coaching
• Communication & advisory skills
• Fluent in English. Any other language is a plus.

We willen dat jij je bij ons even welkom voelt als dat langverwachte pakje aan de deur. Dat je een competitief bruto maandsalaris krijgt, dat spreekt voor zich. Daarnaast kan je ook rekenen op:

• Maaltijdcheques van €8 per gewerkte dag
• Hospitalisatie-, groeps- en invaliditeitsverzekeringen
• Een smartphone abonnement met 25GB data
• Een flexibel verloningsplan, waarmee je voordelen op jouw maat kiest. Een bedrijfswagen, fietsleasing, openbaar vervoer, extra vakantiedagen,… de keuze is aan jou.
• De mogelijkheid om toe te treden tot het Federaal Mobiliteitsplan
• Work/life balans, dankzij onze flexibele uren en de mogelijkheid om van thuis te werken
• 20 dagen wettelijk verlof, aangevuld met 7 dagen extra wettelijk verlof
• Een eindejaarspremie, prestatie gebonden bonus en dubbel vakantiegeld
• Kortingen bij meer dan 100 Bpost-partners