EMEA Marine Logistics Leader | Remote-Friendly

Eastman; Gent; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Representation allowance

Strong bonus system

Flexible income plan

Résumé du poste

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager, Marine – EMEA. This role leads the EMEA marine operations team, overseeing ocean export shipments, and driving performance with 4PL partners and carriers.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in marine logistics, 5+ years in logistics, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. English fluency is required; Dutch is a plus. A hybrid work model is available with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in logistics or supply chain, with proven expertise in marine logistics (ocean freight).
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems; strong MS Office skills.
• Certifications such as APICS, Lean Six Sigma, or CPIM are a plus.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written); Dutch is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, and develop the EMEA marine operations team of five direct reports, creating clear accountabilities and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee day-to-day operational delivery of all ocean export shipments from the EMEA region, ensuring high levels of delivery reliability, customer satisfaction, safety, and quality — all within budget.
• Drive performance management of the 4PL partner and ocean carriers by implementing KPIs, conducting regular performance reviews, and supporting annual RFP initiatives.
• Initiate, lead, and implement process improvement projects that drive efficiency, digitalization, and cost optimization across the marine logistics supply chain.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing Sites, Customer Service) and external partners, serving as the escalation point for operational incidents and crisis management.
• Translate procurement and logistics strategies into operational KPIs, dashboards, and action plans, and cascade strategic targets into clear team objectives.

Connaissances

Logistics leadership

Ocean freight management

People management

Stakeholder collaboration

Process improvement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Outils

SAP

MS Office

Description du poste

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, is seeking a Logistics Operations Manager, Marine – EMEA. This role leads the EMEA marine operations team, overseeing ocean export shipments, and driving performance with 4PL partners and carriers.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in marine logistics, 5+ years in logistics, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office. English fluency is required; Dutch is a plus. A hybrid work model is available with competitive compensation.