Operations administrator

Are you looking for the perfect launchpad to kickstart or transition your career in supply chain and operations? Do you have a knack for data, an analytical mindset, and an interest in how large-scale manufacturing works? Join us at our Wormer/Zaandam Cocoa location and play a key role in our major SAP deployment!

As an ambitious professional starting out in supply chain, you bring a fresh perspective, a strong analytical mindset, and an eager enthusiasm for problem-solving. You enjoy diving into operational data, making sense of complex flows, and taking real ownership of your work in a dynamic team setting. To succeed as our Operations Administrator, you ideally match the following profile:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Languages: Fluent in English (mandatory); knowledge of Dutch is a strong plus.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Understanding: Basic grasp of industrial flows (process manufacturing, stock, and batch management).
• Mindset: An energetic self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and priority-setting.

As an Operations Administrator, you will be at the heart of our chocolate manufacturing operations during an exciting period of digital transformation. You will ensure a smooth transition to SAP and satellite systems by managing daily operational data, maintaining system integrity, and keeping production running seamlessly. Don't worry if you aren't an SAP expert yet—we will provide you with full training, and you will work closely alongside Senior Administrators, Super Users, and Plant Leadership.

• Data & Order Management: Monitor, validate, and close production orders (TECO/CLSD) daily, checking planned versus actual quantities.
• Process & Inventory Tracking: Oversee stock movements (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and ensure batch traceability and data integrity.
• Problem Solving & Reconciliation: Analyze raw material consumption variances, spot discrepancies between SAP and shop-floor operations, and resolve low-complexity issues.
• System Monitoring: Keep an eye on system performance and interfaces (e.g., MII), apply workarounds when needed, and escalate complex incidents to Key Users.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with various site teams to identify root causes of inventory errors and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Cargill is a global leader in nourishing the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Connecting farmers with markets, customers with ingredients, and people and animals with the food they need to thrive, Cargill combines 160 years of experience with new technologies and insights to serve as a trusted partner for food and agricultural industries worldwide. At our cocoa and chocolate processing sites in Wormer and Zaandam, we combine deep local operational expertise with global scale to transform raw cocoa into world-class cocoa and chocolate products.

• A competitive salary of €3,907 per month.
• A dynamic full-time role for a defined period during a major systems deployment—ideal CV-building experience for a graduate.
• Comprehensive onboarding and hands-on training in SAP production modules and industrial processes.
• Direct mentorship from experienced Super Users and plant leaders.
• Practical experience within an international food manufacturing environment.

Ready to jumpstart your career in operations? Apply directly with your English CV! Our recruitment process consists of a brief initial phone screening, followed by an interview with the hiring team on-site in Wormer/Zaandam.

Mylène van der Beek

Senior Intercedent Randstad Techniek

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