Logistics Improvement Manager

Sire Search; Borculo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search in Borculo is looking for a Logistics Specialist / Team Leader to supervise an on-site logistics team and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will manage day-to-day warehouse and expedition activities and lead DMAIC projects to optimize processes within a manufacturing setting.

The role requires an HBO/WO degree in a related field, 3–5 years of logistics experience, and strong problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills; Dutch fluency is essential, with English as a

Qualifications

• HBO/WO degree in logistics or related field
• 3–5 years logistics experience in manufacturing preferred
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and process improvements
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of SAP, EWM and MES preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 warehouse and expedition staff
• Drive logistics improvement projects (DMAIC)
• Participate in daily management and operations meetings
• Represent logistics in cross-functional improvement teams
• Analyze and optimize logistics within production operations
• Track and report monthly logistics KPIs
• Support safety, quality, sustainability, service, and cost goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments
• Contribute to strategic and operational logistics projects
• Participate in on-call rotations outside office hours when required

Skills

Logistics leadership

DMAIC

SAP

EWM

MES

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Dutch language

Education

Logistics degree (HBO/WO)

Tools

SAP

EWM

MES

Job description

The Company

A leading international dairy and ingredients manufacturer with a long history of transforming milk and whey into high value products. The organization operates large scale production facilities and focuses on supply chain excellence, operational efficiency, sustainability, and continuous improvement across its manufacturing network.

About the Role

We are seeking a Logistics Specialist / Logistics Team Leader to support logistics operations at a major manufacturing site in Borculo. This role combines operational leadership with project management responsibilities, focusing on logistics optimization, process improvement, and team coordination. The successful candidate will lead logistics improvement initiatives, supervise warehouse and expedition activities, and contribute to both short term and long term supply chain strategies. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex logistics challenges in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 4 warehouse and expedition employees
• Drive logistics improvement projects using DMAIC methodology
• Participate in daily management and operational control meetings
• Represent the logistics function in cross functional improvement teams
• Analyze and optimize logistics processes within manufacturing operations
• Track and report logistics KPIs on a monthly basis
• Support safety, quality, sustainability, service, and cost improvement objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple departments
• Contribute to strategic and operational logistics projects
• Participate in on call duty rotations outside office hours when required

Requirements

• HBO or WO degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant logistics experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with logistics process improvement initiatives
• Leadership experience or proven ability to lead cross functional projects
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Knowledge of SAP, EWM, and MES systems is preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, flexible, and resilient mindset
• Fluent Dutch language skills are required
• Good English communication skills are an advantage