European Freight Manager a.i.

Michael Page; Moerdijk; Hybrid; EUR 67.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

ASAP start

6-month assignment

Hybrid

Moerdijk

Zusammenfassung

Michael Page is assisting a leading international manufacturing organization in Moerdijk to fill the European Freight Manager a.i. role. You will optimize freight across Europe, lead carriers and 3PLs, and ensure service excellence while driving cost efficiency.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to support strategic logistics initiatives. The position is hybrid with an ASAP start for a 6-month contract.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in freight/transport/logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of road, ocean, and warehousing logistics.
• Experience managing carriers, freight forwarders, and providers.
• Proven ability to manage costs, budgets, and KPIs.

Aufgaben

• Manage and optimize freight operations across Europe to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency.
• Lead relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and 3PLs.
• Monitor transport performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage freight budgets, reporting on spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee third-party warehouse partners and ensure contract service levels.

Kenntnisse

Freight management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

ERP SAP

Excel

Logistics operations

Carrier management

Proactive improvement

Dutch & English

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

• European Logistics Ownership
• Assignment for 6 months

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international organization operating within the manufacturing and production sector in Moerdijk. With a strong European footprint, the company is committed to operational excellence, supply chain innovation, and delivering high-quality service to customers across the region.

Job Description

In this role as European Freight Manager a.i. you will:

• Manage and optimize freight operations across Europe to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency.
• Lead relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Monitor transportation performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and manage freight budgets, reporting on spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee third-party warehouse partners and ensure compliance with agreed service standards.
• Drive logistics and supply chain projects focused on operational efficiency and network optimization.
• Support the resolution of freight-related issues, delays, claims, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety requirements, and company policies.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams.
• Act as a key support to logistics leadership and contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements for this European Freight Manager a.i. role:

• Experience within freight, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of road, ocean, and warehousing logistics environments.
• Experience managing carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.
• Proven ability to manage transportation costs, budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

What's on Offer

• Start date: ASAP
• 6 months assignment
• Hybrid
• Moerdijk