Supply Chain Specialist

Your job at Rijk Zwaan

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be the link between the logistics center in De Lier and distributors in Hungary and the countries of Balkan region. You will ensure timely, accurate, and quality seed deliveries according to planning. You will support stock control and shipping orders, working closely with the commercial field service team and the Supply and Distribution departments. You will be the point of contact for distributors in Hungary and the countries of Balkan region, assisting colleagues as needed. 

You will translate distributors’ needs into planning, orders, and deliveries, ensuring compliance with export and phytosanitary regulations. You will handle administrative order processing and related documents.  

Moreover, your function will include:

• Ensuring accurate and reliable data in CRM database with commercial colleagues and country distributors. 
• Training local CRM users and internal data management system users. 
• Identifying and suggesting system improvements. 
• Implementing system changes. 

Your contribution:

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you are proactive, customer-oriented, and thrive in an international setting. You excel in planning and organization, with a hands-on attitude and a focus on building long-term relationships. Your analytical skills and attention to detail ensure accuracy and efficiency. 

You are a team player with excellent communication skills, both in English and Hungarian. You enjoy working in a dynamic environment.  

In addition, we may find the following on your resume: 

• A completed Bachelor in the field of Management, Logistics or Agri- business; 
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience; 
• Knowledge of and experience with project management and Microsoft 365. 

What can you expect from us?

As a Supply Chain Specialist, you will be part of the Rijk Zwaan Hungary team. Key aspects of your role include managing exports, adhering to phytosanitary regulations, and forecasting. We provide training in these areas to support you in your work. Along with a friendly and supportive team environment, we are pleased to offer you: 

• A permanent contract from the start. 
• An extensive on-boarding program. 
• Good salary based on job level and experience. 
• Various training opportunities through Rijk Zwaan Academy and specific professional trainings if necessary. 
• A good work and life balance. 

Where will you be working?

Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable, fruit varieties, and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We make an important contribution to the world food supply.

Agnes Sipos, Supply Chain Specialist:

"I like this job because it is challenging and dynamic, and there are seasons for the different crops. It is good to work with living products, you can learn a lot about seed production, crops, vegetables. It is great to see the varieties sometimes at our trial station too. 

It is lovely to have daily contact with our Dutch colleagues and our Hungarian crop specialists as well. The working environment is very friendly and supportive."

Rijk Zwaan Budapest Kft.’s office is in Budapest and has significant R&D activities in South-East Hungary site in Felgyő. We currently employ around 45 people in Hungary, and we sell our products in 11 countries of the area. Our dedicated team supports our partners in the region, tackling the challenges of the horticultural market. As the corporate culture of Rijk Zwaan is focused on people, you will be provided with every opportunity for development in Rijk Zwaan.