EU Transportation & Logistics Lead

Avantor; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor Fluid Handling in Hillegom, Netherlands is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to coordinate European logistics, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, and Customer Service to align activities with business needs and deliver on-time, in-full shipments.

We value experience in TMS/WMS, ERP systems, and Excel, plus strong Dutch and English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Logistics, Business Admin, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain in manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of transport modes, processes, and import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activities for Europe; Hillegom base.
• Organize inbound/outbound shipping, irradiation logistics, and raw/material shipments.
• Manage relationships with carriers and logistics providers.
• Monitor schedules, track deliveries, and resolve issues.
• Optimize processes for cost efficiency and performance.
• Prepare shipping docs, customs declarations, and paperwork.

Skills

Communication (Dutch & English)

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

TMS/WMS

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Avantor Fluid Handling in Hillegom, Netherlands is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to coordinate European logistics, optimize processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. You will work cross-functionally with Procurement, Production, and Customer Service to align activities with business needs and deliver on-time, in-full shipments.

We value experience in TMS/WMS, ERP systems, and Excel, plus strong Dutch and English communication.