Logistics Specialist II, Netherlands

Uber Freight; Leusden; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Freight is seeking Logistics Specialists in the Netherlands to execute transportation functions, ensuring accurate and timely delivery while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities include using TMS, carrier selection, stakeholder communication, data error resolution, KPI reviews with carriers, cost-saving initiatives, and training new users on the TMS.

Qualifications

• Minimum vocational education level 4 (MBO-4).
• Fluent in English (C1 level).
• 1-3 years of related experience in transportation, logistics, or warehousing.
• Based in the Netherlands and able to commute to Leusden 3 times per week.
• Availability for full-time employment (5 working days per week).

Responsibilities

• Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential to facilitate the lifecycle of an order.
• Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders throughout order lifecycle (shipper, carriers, customer service reps, etc.).
• Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors.
• Meet and exceed customer expectations for on time pick-up and delivery.
• Lead KPI review meetings with carriers to improve service and ensure alignment on expectations.
• Identify cost-saving and service improvement opportunities and support implementation of approved initiatives.
• Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS.
• Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating understanding of customer business practices and workflows.

Skills

English proficiency

Logistics experience

TMS proficiency

BI tools

Tableau

Google Workspace

Education

MBO-4

Bachelor's degree in Transportation/Logistics

Tools

TMS

BI tools

Tableau

Google Workspace

Job description

About the Role

Uber Freight is looking for Logistics Specialists with a background in the Transportation, Supply Chain or Logistics field. In this role, you will execute transportation functions to ensure accurate and timely delivery of products in the most efficient and cost-effective manner, all while providing excellent customer service.

What the Candidate Will Do

• Use the Transportation Management System (TMS) to its fullest potential in order to facilitate the lifecycle of an order
• Effective and timely freight coverage and carrier selection through systemic routing guide and spot shipments
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders throughout order lifecycle (shipper, carriers, customer service representatives, etc.)
• Monitoring and resolving shipment data errors
• Meet and exceed customer expectations for on time pick-up and delivery
• Lead KPI review meetings with carriers to improve service and ensure alignment on expectations
• Identify cost‑saving and service improvement opportunities and support implementation of approved initiatives
• Resolve carrier invoice discrepancies in TMS
• Train new customer and vendor users on the TMS, demonstrating understanding of customer business practices and workflows

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum Vocational Education Level 4 (MBO-4)
• Fluent in English (minimum C1 level)
• 1-3 years of related experience in transportation, logistics, or warehousing
• Must be based in the Netherlands and able to commute to Leusden 3 times per week
• Availability for full-time employment (5 working days per week)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain Management
• Proficiency in an additional language (German, French, Spanish or Italian) at a minimum B2 level
• Intermediate proficiency with TMS
• Basic understanding of BI tools and Tableau
• Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace

About Uber Freight

Uber Freight helps companies move goods more reliably and efficiently. We bring together the technology, people, and transportation capacity they need, using real‑time data from millions of shipments to guide smarter decisions. That helps customers spot issues early, avoid costly surprises, and deliver on time. Uber Freight works with 1 in 3 Fortune 500 shippers across North America and manages over $17B in freight. Learn more at www.uberfreight.com .

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