EMEA Logistics Transformation Leader

Quaker Houghton; Uithoorn; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Health insurance

Pension plan

Volunteer days

Dress for your day

QH University learning & development

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks an EMEA Senior Logistics Manager based at our Uithoorn headquarters to drive transformation of logistics across the region, harmonizing processes and elevating performance across sites, warehouses, carriers, and 3PLs.

You will lead standardization, digitalization, and cost efficiency with hands-on leadership, collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service and Sales to align logistics with business goals while ensuring SHE standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in logistics or supply chain with regional/international leadership.
• Experience leading transformation, standardization, or improvements across multiple sites/countries.
• Experience managing warehousing, transportation, 3PLs and carrier networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformation and continuous improvement of logistics operations across the EMEA region.
• Harmonize warehousing, transportation, and shipping processes across sites and third-party facilities.
• Manage relationships with logistics providers, warehouses, and carriers using KPI-driven performance management.
• Partner with Logistics Procurement to optimize carrier networks, warehousing solutions, and costs.
• Drive network optimization, digitization, and automation using Oracle JDE and other systems.
• Support warehousing and shipping teams across 20+ warehouses and multiple providers.
• Lead change management, establishing standardized processes and best practices across the region.
• Monitor logistics performance, identify improvements, and drive operational excellence.
• Manage logistics budgets and support cost control and value delivery.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain to align strategy.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and SHE standards.
• Travel across the EMEA region as required.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder management

KPI & metrics

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Hands-on leadership

English proficiency

Dutch beneficial

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain

Tools

Oracle JDE

ERP systems

Logistics systems

Job description

Quaker Houghton seeks an EMEA Senior Logistics Manager based at our Uithoorn headquarters to drive transformation of logistics across the region, harmonizing processes and elevating performance across sites, warehouses, carriers, and 3PLs.

You will lead standardization, digitalization, and cost efficiency with hands-on leadership, collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement, Customer Service and Sales to align logistics with business goals while ensuring SHE standards and regulatory compliance.