Job description

Interfood is looking for an Administrative support officer to join our team in Bladel, the Netherlands. In this role you are responsible for managing and coordinating the flow of product samples for butter, cheese and milk powder products. You support the commercial team in receiving and sending out the correct samples to our customers, to ensure they are aware of the diverse dairy product options when working together with Interfood.


You will be part of the commercial support team, a team of 4. who support the commercial trade department to ensure smooth processes.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and track incoming product samples
  • Maintain a structured workflow for sample handling
  • Follow up on missing or delayed samples to keep processes on schedule
  • Ensure hygienic and accurate handling of all samples
  • Work independently in the sample processing facility
  • Use multiple systems efficiently to track and manage all samples
  • Prioritize and handle multiple requests in a fast-paced environment
  • Physically handle heavy products as part of the job
  • Answer questions from the commercial team and update them on the sample process when required

Percentage per activity

  • 65% administrative tasks regarding samples
  • 35% packing and sending samples

Job requirements

  • Experience working with Microsoft Office and easy learner for other IT systems
  • Experience with working in a professional office setting
  • Team player who is service-orientated and flexible
  • Structured, detail-oriented approach and ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple sample requests efficiently
  • Strong communication skills in Dutch and English; you will work in an international environment
  • Assertiveness to follow up on missing or delayed samples and a problem-solving mindset to handle unexpected delays or issues
  • Strong sense of hygiene and accuracy in sample processing

Other

Our Offer

  • Competitive compensation and benefits; salary depends on your experience and education
  • Free, delicious, and healthy lunch
  • Participate in fun team activities
  • 24 to 28-hour work week
  • When working 24 hours, the working hours should be spread equally over 4 days, providing an opportunity to work during school hours
  • We value your personal development and have a strategic focus on our learning program
  • Free gym inside our office

About Interfood

The Interfood Group is a leading global dairy trading company (milk powders, butter, cheese, dairy blends etc.). The Group consists of 14 offices in all continents with more than 350 employees. Our constant strive for optimal quality, up-to-date knowledge and a profound focus on service, enables Interfood to create the difference for its robust network of both clients and suppliers.

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