Global Logistics Lead - Export & Operations

dsm-firmenich; Leeuwarden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership-friendly culture

Legacy of Innovation

Growth opportunities

Well-being at work

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Lead Specialist, Logistics Operations at dsm-firmenich in Leeuwarden coordinates international shipments and export documentation, ensuring on-time delivery across a global supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or equivalent, plus experience in international logistics, customs, and SAP proficiency. Fluent Dutch and English are essential; German is a plus. A focus on accuracy, stakeholder management, and process improvement is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or equivalent practical experience in logistics operations.
• Experience with international logistics, exports, customs processes, and transportation coordination.
• Strong proficiency in SAP or a comparable ERP system, with the ability to manage logistics transactions accurately.
• Fluent Dutch and English communication skills, both written and verbal; German language skills are a strong advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a documentation- and compliance-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced international environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate domestic and international shipments from production sites to customers, ensuring on-time delivery.
• Manage export operations, including customs compliance and preparation of shipping and export documentation.
• Collaborate closely with warehouses, freight forwarders, carriers, customer service, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth logistics execution.
• Monitor shipments, resolve delivery issues, and proactively communicate delays or exceptions to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by supporting logistics process optimization, KPI tracking, and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

German language (advantage)

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lead Specialist, Logistics Operations at dsm-firmenich in Leeuwarden coordinates international shipments and export documentation, ensuring on-time delivery across a global supply chain.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Logistics or equivalent, plus experience in international logistics, customs, and SAP proficiency. Fluent Dutch and English are essential; German is a plus. A focus on accuracy, stakeholder management, and process improvement is key.