Outbound Coordinator
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, committed to helping people live more fully at all stages of life. In Belgium, our distribution operations play a critical role in ensuring high-quality products reach patients and customers efficiently and safely.
We are looking for a Outbound Coordinator to join our European Distribution Center team. In this role, you will combine hands-on warehouse operations with team coordination responsibilities, ensuring smooth, compliant, and efficient outbound logistics processes. You will act as a key support to the Supervisor and step in as backup when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Execute daily warehouse activities: receiving, inspection, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and loading
Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO 13485 / ISO 14001) and internal procedures, with full traceability of goods
Maintain accurate system updates (SAP/ERP) and perform inventory controls such as cycle counts
Prepare and coordinate shipments, including emergency requests, and ensure optimal packaging and labeling
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment
Support the Supervisor and coordinate team workload, priorities, and performance
Train and guide team members while acting as a role model for communication, quality, and collaboration
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and service levels
What You’ll Bring
Proven experience in warehouse operations combined with team coordination or leadership exposure
Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485 is a plus)
Fluency in Dutch, French, and English
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams
Detail-oriented mindset with a strong focus on accuracy, quality, and compliance
Excellent planning, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities
Resilience under pressure and a continuous improvement mindset
What We Offer
A dynamic and international work environment
Opportunities to grow within a global healthcare leader
A culture focused on quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Supply Chain
DIVISION:
CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management
LOCATION:
Belgium : Bedrijvenzone Machelen - Cargo 831
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable