Head of Trade Control & Logistics Projects – Hybrid

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V.; Schiphol-Rijk; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Company car

Pension scheme

13th-month pay

Bonus program

Relocation package

Learning and development

Home office budget

Employee events

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. in Schiphol-Rijk is seeking a Department Manager Trade Control & Logistics Projects to lead compliance-driven logistics initiatives across warehousing, transport, and sustainability, aligning with the YME strategy.

You will develop and implement trade control strategies, oversee major logistics tenders, and guide the MTP process, while building a high-performing team in a multinational setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics or related field.
• 10+ years of business experience, preferably in logistics, trade compliance, or supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in Customs, Trade Control, and Logistics.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Strong project management and negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent command of English, verbal and written.
• Background in a multinational company with complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement YME’s trade control strategy, ensure compliance with customs regulations and monitor changes.
• Manage major logistics contract tenders, including requirement setting, cost evaluation, negotiations and implementation.
• Prepare and guide the YME Logistics MTP process, aligning financial planning with commercial input and supply chain developments.
• Lead logistics improvement projects in warehousing, transport, trade control, and sustainability from planning to execution.
• Drive sustainable initiatives in logistics, monitor trends and manage the sustainability roadmap with stakeholders.
• Oversee customs declarations, VAT reporting, sustainability compliance (CSRD, CBAM, EUDR), and inventory controls.
• Lead, train, and develop the department team with clear career development plans.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Reporting

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business Administration/Engineering/Logistics

Job description

Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. in Schiphol-Rijk is seeking a Department Manager Trade Control & Logistics Projects to lead compliance-driven logistics initiatives across warehousing, transport, and sustainability, aligning with the YME strategy.

You will develop and implement trade control strategies, oversee major logistics tenders, and guide the MTP process, while building a high-performing team in a multinational setting.