Logistics Engineer (24-40 uur)

Werken bij KLG; Venlo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Opportunities for training and career

Friendly working atmosphere

International and innovative work env

Team events

Job summary

KLG Europe, a global logistics provider, is seeking a Logistics Engineer in Venlo to join the Site Manager’s team. You will analyze operational processes, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements linking data, processes, and day‑to‑day operations.

You will develop KPI dashboards, support business cases, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reliability and future‑proof processes, with opportunities for training and career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in a logistics or operational environment is an advantage.
• Affinity with data analysis, process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for making processes smarter and more efficient.
• The ability to identify patterns, solve complex problems and recognise opportunities for improvement.
• A proactive, independent and hands‑on attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational processes, performance and data to identify bottlenecks, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses and translate findings into practical and sustainable improvement solutions.
• Initiate, coordinate and implement operational improvement and optimization projects.
• Develop and maintain KPI reports, dashboards, cost analyses and management reports.
• Support the Site Manager with data analyses, business cases, presentations and decision‑making information.
• Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to make processes more efficient, effective and future‑proof.
• Monitor the progress and results of improvement initiatives and ensure their successful implementation.
• Act as the Site Manager’s key business partner by proactively identifying improvement opportunities based on data and analysis.

Job description

KLG Europe is a global logistics service provider that combines the strengths of a multinational company with the culture of a family‑owned business. We offer limitless opportunities within a stable and supportive environment and invest in the growth of our people.

As a Logistics Engineer you will be part of the Site Manager’s team, reporting directly to the Site Manager. In this role you actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the operational performance of our Venlo site, acting as the link between data, processes and day‑to‑day operations. By conducting analyses, identifying bottlenecks and initiating improvements you help the organization work smarter, more efficiently and more effectively.

What are you going to do?

• Analyze operational processes, performance and data to identify bottlenecks, deviations and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analyses and translate findings into practical and sustainable improvement solutions.
• Initiate, coordinate and implement operational improvement and optimization projects.
• Develop and maintain KPI reports, dashboards, cost analyses and management reports.
• Support the Site Manager with data analyses, business cases, presentations and decision‑making information.
• Advise and collaborate with internal stakeholders to make processes more efficient, effective and future‑proof.
• Monitor the progress and results of improvement initiatives and ensure their successful implementation.
• Act as the Site Manager’s key business partner by proactively identifying improvement opportunities based on data and analysis.

What should you expect from us?

• A professional and experienced team that works together to achieve excellent results.
• A position within a growing and financially healthy logistics service provider with long‑term relationships at its core.
• Competitive employment conditions, including a market‑based salary depending on experience and working hours.
• A flat organisational structure with short communication lines.
• Plenty of opportunities for training, personal development and career growth.
• An informal and positive working atmosphere.
• Room for initiative and creativity in a dynamic, international and innovative working environment.
• A pension scheme.
• Fun company events and team activities.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) or equivalent, preferably in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in a logistics or operational environment is an advantage.
• Affinity with data analysis, process optimisation and continuous improvement.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for making processes smarter and more efficient.
• The ability to identify patterns, solve complex problems and recognise opportunities for improvement.
• A proactive, independent and hands‑on attitude.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.