Chief Information Officer

NASC Supply Chain & Logistics; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Manuport Logistics seeks a business-minded CIO to own the global IT and digital strategy, driving technology as a business enabler for growth, operations, and customer experience.

You will guide an international IT organization, translate tech opportunities into results, and strengthen governance, budgeting and vendor management while maintaining a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior IT leadership within an international, operationally complex organization.
• Strong track record in digital transformation, organizational change and delivering measurable business results.
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, IT architecture, cloud, data and emerging technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic and results‑oriented, with ability to translate strategy into action.
• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding or supply chain is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and based in Belgium.

Responsibilities

• Define and own Manuport's global IT and digital strategy and align it with international growth.
• Lead and empower an international IT organization and drive technology adoption.
• Partner with the Executive Committee to translate tech opportunities into business results.
• Strengthen IT governance, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Optimize platforms and processes to prepare for future growth.
• Ensure technology enables business growth, operational excellence and customer experience.

Skills

Senior IT leadership

Digital transformation

IT governance

Stakeholder management

Strategic IT planning

Cloud & data

Leadership & execution

Enterprise applications

Job description

Chief Information Officer (CIO) | Manuport Logistics | Belgium

NASC Supply Chain & Logistics has been exclusively mandated by Manuport Logistics, Belgium's leading freight forwarder, to identify and appoint its next Chief Information Officer (CIO).

Manuport Logistics is an ambitious international freight forwarding organization with a clear vision for global growth and digital transformation. To support these ambitions, we are looking for an entrepreneurial, business-driven CIO who combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership and a proven ability to deliver results.

The Role

As CIO, you will take ownership of Manuport's global IT and digital strategy, ensuring that technology becomes a true enabler of business growth, operational excellence and customer experience.

Working closely with the Executive Committee, you will provide strategic direction, strengthen the existing IT organization, and translate technological opportunities into tangible business results.

Manuport's ambition is clear: to become a "digital forwarder with a heart", combining technology, operational expertise and a personal approach to customers.

Your Key Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Transformation: Define and execute a pragmatic, business-driven digital roadmap aligned with Manuport's international growth ambitions.
• Technology & Innovation: Ensure reliable and scalable IT operations while driving innovation through data, AI, automation and digital solutions.
• Leadership & Change Management: Lead and empower an international IT organization, fostering accountability, collaboration and technology adoption.
• Business Alignment: Act as a strategic partner to the Executive Committee, bridging the gap between technology and business operations.
• Governance & Financial Management: Strengthen IT governance, investment prioritization, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize existing platforms, processes, and infrastructure while preparing the organization for future growth.

Your Profile

We are looking for a business-minded CIO or senior IT executive who combines technological expertise with strong leadership and proven execution capabilities.

• Proven experience in senior IT leadership within an international, operationally complex organization.
• Strong track record in digital transformation, organizational change, and delivering measurable business results.
• Solid understanding of enterprise applications, IT architecture, cloud, data, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial, pragmatic, and results-oriented, with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• Experience in logistics, freight forwarding, or supply chain is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Fluent in English and willing to be based in Belgium.

Above all, we are looking for a leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on execution. Someone who creates clarity, builds trust, takes ownership, and makes things happen.