Logistics Engineer

Proactive Global; Venlo; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

Training and development opportunities

Pension and employee benefits

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Logistics Engineering Specialist to optimize warehouse operations, processes and productivity in an international logistics setting. You will analyse processes, support staffing analysis, and drive continuous improvement across operations.

The role requires a degree in Industrial/Logistics Engineering, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI and SAP experience are advantageous. English fluency is essential, Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Experience in warehouse logistics, contract logistics, 3PL or distribution environments.
• Experience with process optimisation / continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Excel; experience with Power BI is an advantage.
• Experience with WMS / SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of warehouse layouts / AutoCAD is an advantage.
• Comfortable working with both data and operational teams.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach.
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Analyse warehouse processes, workflows and operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency.
• Conduct work measurements and support staffing/workload analysis.
• Develop and implement process improvements and re-engineering initiatives.
• Analyse operational data and create reports to support decision-making.
• Work on warehouse layouts and process flows.
• Support warehouse implementations, reconfigurations and customer projects.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering and other stakeholders.
• Work with warehouse automation and technology solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.

Skills

Industrial Engineering

Logistics Engineering

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Excel

Power BI

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

AutoCAD

Job description

Logistics Engineer | Logistics & Warehouse Operations

We are looking for a Logistics Engineering Specialist to join an international logistics organisation and support the optimisation of warehouse operations, processes and productivity.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in industrial/logistics engineering, warehouse optimisation or process improvement, who enjoys working with data and turning operational challenges into practical solutions.

What will you do?

• Analyse warehouse processes, workflows and operational performance
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality and efficiency
• Conduct work measurements and support staffing/workload analysis
• Develop and implement process improvements and re-engineering initiatives
• Analyse operational data and create reports to support decision-making
• Work on warehouse layouts and process flows
• Support warehouse implementations, reconfigurations and customer projects
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering and other stakeholders
• Work with warehouse automation and technology solutions
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain, Engineering or a related field
• Previous experience in warehouse logistics, contract logistics, 3PL or distribution environments
• Experience with process optimisation / continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good knowledge of Excel; experience with Power BI is an advantage
• Experience with WMS / SAP is a plus
• Knowledge of warehouse layouts / AutoCAD is an advantage
• Comfortable working with both data and operational teams
• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands‑on approach
• Fluent English; Dutch is an advantage

What’s on offer?

• Annual salary increases
• Opportunities for professional growth and internal career progression
• Exposure to warehouse automation and continuous improvement projects
• International working environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension and additional employee benefits