Leiden Logistics Process Owner: Drive Efficient Supply

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Leiden; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Leiden is seeking a Logistics Process Owner to take ownership of material supply processes at the biotherapeutics site. You will analyze current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements across warehouse, distribution, and planning teams.

You will develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement using data and digital solutions. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is advantageous. This is an onsite, five-day-per-week role in Leiden.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain optimization, or a comparable role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience analyzing processes and translating findings into improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around data and process documentation.
• Experience working with SOPs in regulated or quality-driven environments.
• Good knowledge of logistics systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work five days onsite in Leiden.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a strong advantage.
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of material supply and related logistics processes.
• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop, update, and maintain SOPs and other process documentation.
• Ensure documentation remains accurate, compliant, and reviewed on time.
• Work with warehouse, distribution, operations, and planning teams to solve process issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve logistics processes through technology, automation, WMS/TMS, and other digital solutions.
• Define and monitor KPIs to measure process performance.
• Use data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities and support decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and help implement sustainable process changes.
• Communicate process improvements and align stakeholders across different teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Excel

PowerPoint

Process documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

WMS/TMS

SOP management software

Job description

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES in Leiden is seeking a Logistics Process Owner to take ownership of material supply processes at the biotherapeutics site. You will analyze current workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements across warehouse, distribution, and planning teams.

You will develop SOPs, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement using data and digital solutions. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is advantageous. This is an onsite, five-day-per-week role in Leiden.