Project Manager

Bleckmann; Almelo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bleckmann seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead and support multiple projects that realize business improvements. You will translate customer needs into solutions and develop reporting tools, collaborating with local management to drive outcomes.

Strong analytical skills, Dutch and English communication, and a background in project management are highly valued. This role offers growth within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree level, preferably in logistics and transportation.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Commercial insight and excellent time management.
• Strong verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple projects that realize business improvements.
• Translate customer needs into business solutions and develop reporting tools.
• Work closely with local management and maintain effective internal communication.
• Onboard new customers and optimize export flows for logistics customers.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Time management

Dutch and English communication

Proactive problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics and transportation

Tools

WMi

JDA

Job description

At Bleckmann, we’ve been delivering on promises since 1862. As a market leader in supply chain management for fashion and lifestyle brands, we keep the show running behind the scenes — from moving boxes to moving data, from pack & ship to IT and HR.

But we’re not just logistics experts. We’re The Backstage Crew — a tight-knit team of 6,500+ people who make fashion and lifestyle brands shine by doing the work that matters most, out of the spotlight but never out of impact.

Whether you're on the warehouse floor or behind a screen, you’ll find:

• Strong connections with colleagues who support and celebrate you.
• Fast growth in a company that’s expanding across Europe, the US, and Asia.
• High energy in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Guided freedom to take initiative, solve problems your way, and grow your career.

We believe in entrepreneurship, expertise, excellence, and engagement — and we live these values every day. From repairing returned goods to reducing waste, we help brands extend product lifecycles with sustainability in mind.

So if you’re ready to roll out the red carpet for our clients — and for each other — we’ve got a spot for you.

Behind the scenes is where the real excitement begins. Ready to join us?

Tasks and responsibilities:

As a Project Manager at Bleckmann, you play a crucial role in leading and supporting various projects that realize business improvements. You have a natural ability to complete projects successfully and take ownership and responsibility. In this role, you analyze project results and develop reporting tools for new projects. You work closely with local management and translate customer needs into business solutions. Some examples of projects include onboarding new customers and optimizing export flows for various logistics customers.

Your role within Bleckmann:

• Establishing, defining, developing, implementing, and following up on various projects focused on business improvements.
• Focusing on project design and defining and implementing appropriate business solutions.
• Creating and updating standard policies, procedures, and documentation related to projects.
• Inventorying and analyzing relevant information and processing it into reports and management information according to KPIs.
• Actively contributing to our continuous improvement methodology.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an overview and setting priorities.
• Ensuring effective (internal) communication.

Profile:

• Bachelor's degree level, preferably in logistics and transportation.
• An enthusiastic personality who can manage multiple projects simultaneously. A true Bleckmann mindset: perseverance, proactivity, and flexibility are second nature to you.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Commercial insight and excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.
• Experience with project management is a plus.
• Knowledge of WMi and/or JDA is a plus.
• Result-oriented approach and ability to maintain an overview

What We Offer

• A versatile and challenging role with significant responsibility at the heart of our operations.
• A pleasant working environment where we passionately serve our customers every day and where entrepreneurship is at the core of everything we do.
• The opportunity to be part of a passionate leadership team that has a direct impact on business performance, employee wellbeing, and customer success.
• Plenty of room for initiative and new ideas, allowing you to apply your entrepreneurial mindset in coordinating daily operations, developing teams, and continuously improving performance and results.
• Diverse growth and development opportunities within a large, rapidly growing international organization.
• An attractive compensation package aligned with your experience and expertise.

Cultural Fit: The 4 E’s of Bleckmann

• Entrepreneurship: Brings a proactive, opportunity-driven mindset. Able to spot and act on AI opportunities that create value for Bleckmann and its clients.
• Expertise: Demonstrates deep knowledge and credibility in AI, data, and transformation. Shares insights and builds confidence across teams.
• Energy: Operates with drive, resilience, and a hands-on attitude. Motivates others and maintains momentum even in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Engagement: Builds strong relationships across the organisation. Listen, connects, and collaborates with authenticity and purpose.