Supply Chain Specialist - Leuven
Company details
Tired of doing the same thing every day?
At LSPI, every day brings a new challenge. If you're looking for variety, ownership, and the chance to work in a small, supportive international team—keep reading.
A bit about LSPI
LSPI is a global leader in drag reduction solutions for pipelines. From our modern and stylish office in Vilvoorde, we support customers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the CIS region and Africa. With a team of 12 people here, we’re a small, international, and dynamic team.
LSPI is looking for a new Supply Chain Specialist to join their team in managing the transport, distribution, and storage of drag reducers, also known as flow improver products.
The company operates a global logistics network with warehouses, transloading facilities, and a dedicated fleet of tanker trucks, coordinated by teams in Houston and Brussels.
To ensure smooth, on-time deliveries worldwide, LSPI works with a wide range of logistics partners—from rail and ocean carriers to local distributors providing in-country warehousing and services.
You’ll work alongside 2 other supply chain specialists and an office manager. The team is led by Ineke, who says:
“You never get bored. Every day is different. And at LSPI, we share our mistakes as learning and improvement opportunities”
Function
In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for:
Shipping- Coordinate shipments with Houston and Eastern Hemisphere freight partners
- Inform customers and Commercial Leads about deliveries
- Request quotes and organize local/international transports
- Suggest improvements to costs and supply chain efficiency
- Follow up with transloading bases on procedures and product movements
- Maintain records and systems (SAP, Maximo)
- Weekly reporting on inventory at each base
- Keep track of stock at transloading bases
- Schedule shipments to maintain optimal levels
- Maintain EH Inventory Model
- Keep customers informed on shipments
- Advise on customs and VAT formalities
- Support with inventory at customer and distributor locations
- Keep inventory worksheets and customer files updated
- Process orders and record all deliveries in Maximo
- Ensure timely invoicing and follow up on payments
- Follow up on container certifications conditions
- Distribute up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Ensure proper labelling and compliance with quality procedures
- Be the logistics contact for customs and equipment manufacturers
- Organize shipments of skids and spare parts
- Process and track invoices from logistics vendors
- Monitor supply chain expenses
- Send and follow up on customer invoices
- Understand technical needs in logistics and advise internal teams
- Help define the best logistic package for equipment shipments
- Use SAP for product ordering, inventory updates, and purchasing
- Request training as needed and suggest process improvements
- Reports to the Director EMEA-CIS-AP
- Collaborates closely with Business Developers, Engineering, and Supply Chain colleagues
- The team works in English, but the majority speak an additional European language
- Regular management meetings end with a friendly lunch at a local restaurant
- Occasional travel to meet local contacts
- Degree in logistics or up to 3 years of relevant experience
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- SAP experience is a plus
- Fluent in English + another European language (Dutch, French, Spanish, German…)
- Detail-oriented, communicative, and proactive
- Open-minded and culturally aware
- Team player
- Permanent position
- Competitive salary + 35+ days off per year
- Home office flexibility
- E-bike leasing
- Full reimbursement of public transportation in Belgium
- Medical, dental & group insurance
- Cell phone, laptop with dual screen
- A welcoming breakfast and all your materials ready on your first day
- Modern office environment with access to gym and restaurant facilities.
- Personal & professional development training
- Variable annual bonus based on company’s results in different areas
- Team building events, celebration lunch, and a cozy Christmas lunch / dinner
- Additional extra-legal benefits including lunch vouchers, seniority / service awards, etc.
Ready to apply?
Are you ready to embrace variety and challenge at LSPI?
Click below to apply and start your journey with us.
Véronique from Profile Group will review your CV (after 23/4)
Meet the Supply Chain Manager
Final step: meet the full team at our Vilvoorde office