Automation-Driven Project Logistics Manager

Nestlé Nederland BV; Almere; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is developing a highly automated nutraceutical manufacturing facility in Almere, and seeks a Project Logistics Manager to design and implement the end-to-end logistics operation. You will oversee inbound, production supply, warehousing, and outbound distribution, and lead automation initiatives across AGVs, ASRS, automated dosing, and IBC management.

Join a cross-functional team to establish KPI dashboards, ensure GMP/GDP compliance, and build a high-performing logistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5–10+ years in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, or project management.
• Experience in food, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or regulated manufacturing.
• Proven experience with warehouse automation technologies such as AGVs and ASRS.
• Experience implementing SAP, digital logistics solutions, and automated operations.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management in matrix organizations.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the logistics operating model for the new facility.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow from inbound logistics to production supply and outbound distribution.
• Drive automation initiatives (AGVs, ASRS, dosing, and IBC management).
• Establish logistics processes, standards, KPIs, and dashboards.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Ensure GMP, GDP, Food Safety, HACCP and internal quality standards.
• Lead TPM, productivity, waste reduction, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Build and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Represent logistics during factory commissioning and start-up.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project execution and sustainable operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Project management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

ASRS

AGVs

Automation systems

Job description

Nestlé Health Science is developing a highly automated nutraceutical manufacturing facility in Almere, and seeks a Project Logistics Manager to design and implement the end-to-end logistics operation. You will oversee inbound, production supply, warehousing, and outbound distribution, and lead automation initiatives across AGVs, ASRS, automated dosing, and IBC management.

Join a cross-functional team to establish KPI dashboards, ensure GMP/GDP compliance, and build a high-performing logistics