Lead Specialist, Logistics 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

Job title – Lead Specialist, Logistics Operations

Location – Leeuwarden, The Netherlands

Join dsm-firmenich in Leeuwarden as a Lead Specialist, Logistics Operations and play a key role in coordinating international shipments, export documentation, and customer deliveries across a global supply chain. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy solving logistics challenges, and have a passion for operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Your key 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.

We offer

• Flexibility with Ownership Thrive in a flexible work environment that encourages you to take ownership, drive accountability, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• A Legacy of Innovation Join a company with a rich history of scientific breakthroughs and a future full of opportunities to co-create with our customers.
• Room to Grow Develop your potential in a culture that values curiosity and supports continuous personal and professional growth.
• Well-Being at the Core Work in an environment where safety and well-being—both physical and mental—are prioritized and genuinely cared for.
• A Truly Inclusive Culture Belong to a community where everyone is valued and respected, regardless of background, beliefs, or identity. Diversity is not just welcomed, it’s celebrated.

You bring

• 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.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.