Logistics Engineer - Contract Logistics

GEODIS; Venlo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 vacation days + 3.5 ATV days

Lease-a-bike

Sports allowance €50/year

Modern workplace with automation

Job summary

GEODIS is a leading international logistics provider. The Logistics Engineer role focuses on design, optimization, and implementation of logistics processes across customer implementations and migrations to new systems.

You will bridge warehousing, transport, IT, and facilities and work at GEODIS CL sites in the Netherlands. You will handle data analysis, process design, cost modelling, and system solutions while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working and thinking level.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in logistics engineering.
• Detailed knowledge of logistics processes (warehousing and value added services).
• Knowledge of integration with transport and customs is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and AutoCAD (LT/3D) is an asset.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and affinity with IT systems.
• Strong analytical skills, communicative in Dutch and English (a second foreign language is a plus).
• Proactive, independent, and persuasive in advising and presenting.
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Structure and plan activities according to GEODIS engineering methodology.
• Data analysis and process design across projects.
• Create detailed warehouse layouts and process flows; validate choices and costs.
• Develop functional system solutions and cost models from data.
• Prepare presentations with key data, designs, and assumptions; present to clients.
• Support implementation, workshops, testing, data sets for WMS, and go-live activities.
• Measure results and implement corrective actions; update cost models and docs.
• Ensure compliance with STS-QSE policies and ISO standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Dutch language

English language

Proactive

Independent

Persuasive

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Visio

Word

PowerPoint

Power BI

AutoCAD LT/3D

Job description

GEODIS is a leading international logistics service provider and the growth partner of its customers. With proven expertise in Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport, we offer innovative logistics solutions around the globe.

As a Logistics Engineer at GEODIS, you are responsible for the design, optimization, and implementation of logistics processes within various projects. You will work on new customer implementations, re-engineering of existing customer solutions, and migrations to new systems. You act as a subject matter expert for process and system design in warehousing and value-added services, bridging to transport, customs, IT, and facility departments. You will work with both (semi-)automated and traditional logistics concepts at all GEODIS CL sites in the Netherlands.

Tasks & Responsibilities

1. Structure & Quality

• Work according to the GEODIS engineering methodology and contribute to its continuous improvement.
• Structure and plan your activities within project deadlines.
• Verify your own work and have it checked by colleagues.
• Initiate and implement improvement proposals.
• Delegate tasks to other departments and follow up on progress.

2. Data Analysis

• Determine and request the data required for process design.
• Perform in-depth analysis of data sets.
• Identify key process factors.
• Plan capacity, including peak and off-peak periods (annual, monthly, weekly).
• Document and substantiate assumptions.

3. Process Design & System Solution

• Evaluate existing or predefined designs and related financial aspects.
• Develop efficient and effective alternatives and consult with suppliers about options and costs.
• Create detailed warehouse layouts, storage configurations, and process flows (both physical and system-related).
• Document design choices and rationale.
• Develop functional system solutions based on data analysis.
• Create, update, and validate cost models based on volumes, process steps, and investments.
• Translate costs into the desired rate structures.
• Validate productivity, investments, indirect costs, and P&L calculations with site management and business control.
• Explain cost variances to the commercial team.

5. Presentation

• Prepare presentation documents including key data, process design, layouts, organizational charts, investment costs, and assumptions.
• Present solutions to internal and external clients.
• Record and process feedback after presentations.

6. Implementation

• Participate in business requirement workshops with (internal) clients, asking clear and detailed questions.
• Develop alternatives and assess whether GEODIS standards suffice or if custom developments are needed.
• Detail out processes, prepare functional specifications, and contribute to system setup.
• Adjust warehouse layouts and define order specifications; request quotes and place orders.
• Calculate costs for additional client requirements.
• Define and document test scenarios, prepare training documentation, and deliver training to operations staff.
• Prepare data sets for WMS and external orders
• Support data conversion and the go-live phase.
• Evaluate whether intended results have been achieved (measure and analyse).
• Determine and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Update cost models and documentation where necessary.

8. Quality, Safety & Environment

• Comply with GEODIS’s STS-QSE policy and applicable standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 22000).
• Follow procedures and guidelines as established in the STS QSE network.

What do we offer?

• A challenging position at an international and innovative logistics company
• Good employment conditions according to the Collective Labor Agreement for Professional Goods Transport
• 24 vacation days and 3.5 additional leave (ATV) days on a full-time basis
• Work with an inspiring team for leading clients
• Room to grow, develop, and improve processes
• A modern workplace where automation is central
• Sports allowance of €50 per year
• Lease-a-bike, also for (private) personal use
• Additional vacation days based on age/years of service

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent working and thinking level
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in logistics engineering
• Detailed knowledge of logistics processes (warehousing and value added services)
• Knowledge of integration with transport and customs is an asset
• In-depth knowledge of Excel, Visio, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and AutoCAD (LT/3D) is an asset
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and affinity with IT systems
• Strong analytical skills, communicative in Dutch and English (a second foreign language is a plus)
• Proactive, independent, and persuasive in advising and presenting
• Certificate of Conduct (VOG) or willingness to obtain one