Yanmar supports a broad range of industries by ensuring the steady movement of spare parts and components across borders and into customers’ hands worldwide. Within the Parts department, the focus is on efficient, compliant supply chain processes to ensure every shipment arrives safely and on time. To strengthen daily operations and maintain excellent service, the Supply Chain team is expanding its capabilities.
Do you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly in an international logistics environment?
What are you going to do?
This role is part of the Parts department and works closely with the Supply Chain Team Lead and the Spare Parts Manager. Daily activities support inbound flows, warehouse handling, transport coordination, supplier performance, procurement planning, financial workflows, compliance topics, and initiatives that contribute to continuous improvement.
Interaction with customs and export control officials, transport partners, warehouse colleagues, and suppliers ensures accuracy, efficiency, and full compliance with regulations. Every task contributes directly to seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
- Support inbound activities, resolve registration issues, and help improve packaging, labelling, and stock accuracy;
- Monitor storage conditions, suggest workflow improvements, and coordinate daily planning with transport partners;
- Track shipments, review transport invoices, prepare customs documents, and help resolve delays or regulatory issues;
- Maintain close contact with suppliers, correct invoice errors, follow up on performance, and support procurement planning;
- Identify savings opportunities, negotiate improved terms, and share relevant market insights;
- Assist finance with timely invoice handling, audits, forecasting, and process improvements;
- Collaborate across teams on projects, prepare reporting, provide training to colleagues, and maintain accurate RPMS data;
- Support strategic initiatives, contribute to compliance checks, and offer insights that guide operational decisions.
Who are we looking for?
This role suits someone who values precision, structure, and teamwork. A dynamic environment where logistics, operations, and communication intersect feels motivating. A proactive approach, a sense of responsibility, and an interest in improving processes and supporting colleagues are essential.
The ideal candidate:
- Brings knowledge of diesel engines or comparable technical understanding;
- Feels confident working with Excel, Outlook, Salesforce, ERP and logistics systems;
- Understands customs and export regulations and has contributed to supply chain projects;
- Communicates fluently in English, with German, French, or Spanish, strongly appreciated;
- Holds a Bachelor’s or Associate’s level education in Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience with practical exposure to engine-related topics;
- Has 3 years or more of experience in finance-related responsibilities and has guided or coached colleagues in operational settings.
Your regular workplace is Almere, the Netherlands.
What do we offer?
This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of the supply chain. The company offers an international environment that respects individual cultures and provides space for growth and development. Workdays are varied, initiative is encouraged, and collaboration is genuinely valued. Yanmar is a stable, family-owned organisation with long-term growth opportunities.
- A competitive salary that reflects your knowledge and experience.
- Flexible working hours and the option to work from home.
- A standard working week of 37.5 hours.
- Opportunities for training and professional development.
- Gym subscription and bike plan.
- Employee benefits plan with discounts on various products and services.
- Participation in company outings, sports activities, and events.
- Commuting allowance.
- 27 vacation days (+ the ability to build up time for time).
- 8% holiday allowance and year-end bonus based on company results.
