Project Manager

GXO Logistics; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Lease car with EU fuel card

Laptop

Smartphone

GXO-University courses

Skillsoft courses

Job summary

GXO Logistics seeks a Project Manager to own varied logistics projects within the Central Project Management team. Based anywhere in the Netherlands with a local GXO site as office base and weekly visits to Eindhoven, you’ll split your time 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Travel is part of the role and a valid EU driving licence is essential. If you thrive on variety and have a fast pace, you’ll lead implementations of warehouse solutions and collaborate with Business Development and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a logistics project manager and onboarding new customers/sites.
• Experience with project management methodologies (Prince2 or PMP).
• Knowledge of operational logistics processes and experience with automated systems.
• Familiar with setting up ICT systems and executing test scenarios.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop projects according to customer needs, according to internal procedures.
• Draw up project plans and budgets.
• Communicate the draft project plan to the client and incorporate feedback into a final plan.
• Execute and implement projects per project plan and internal procedures.
• Make agreements and maintain contacts with suppliers about the implementation and delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to keep the project on track.
• Communicate and report to customers and the internal organization, including steering committees.
• Monitor project progress and project costs.

Skills

Project management

Prince2/PMP

Logistics processes

ICT systems

English proficiency

Job description

Working as a Project Manager at GXO Logistics

Take ownership of varied logistics projects as a Project Manager in our growing Central Project Management team. From launching a new warehouse for a globally recognised brand to driving improvements at an existing site, you’ll enjoy the independence and challenge of turning plans into results. You’ll work across our BeNe & Nordics region — Belgium, the Netherlands and 2 Nordic countries — and report directly to the Head of Project Management.

You can be based anywhere in the Netherlands, with a local GXO site as your office base and a weekly visit to our HQ in Eindhoven. Our hybrid working arrangement offers 3 days in the office and 2 days from home, with flexibility to be on site as projects require. Travel is part of the role, so a valid EU driving licence is essential.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy a fast- moving environment and love working with a talented team to deliver results, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Bring your passion for project delivery and help turn ambitious plans into successful operations.

What does your day as a Project Manager look like?

In the position of Project Manager, you are responsible for managing customer-specific implementations of warehouse solutions. You will coordinate the implementation of systems, operational improvement projects, logistics engineering, automation and you will work closely with Business Development and Solutions Design teams.You switch between functional needs and technical solutions without losing sight of the different interests. You communicate clearly and stand for a high-quality result.

• Defining and developing projects according to customer needs, according to agreed internal procedures
• Drawing up project plans and budgets
• Communicating the draft project plan to the client and incorporating any feedback into a final project plan
• Execute and implement projects in accordance with the project plan and internal procedures
• Making agreements and maintaining contacts with suppliers about the implementation and delivery
• Monitoring and evaluating projects so that, if necessary, measures can be taken in time so that the project proceeds according to the project plan
• Communicating and reporting to customers and the internal organization, including steering committees and operational organizations
• Monitoring project progress and project costs

What do we offer you:

• Appropriate salary, bonus scheme, lease car with EU fuel card, laptop and smartphone
• Opportunities to develop yourself through courses in our GXO-University and Skillsoft as well as through development 'on-the-job' together with your colleagues
• A dynamic organization, in which an exciting environment with plenty of room for personal input is central
• A position with a lot of responsibility, in which you face new challenges every day
• An entrepreneurial, open and informal organizational culture
• A friendly team in which you strive for the best result together

What do you need to be successful?

• 3+ years of experience as a logistics project manager and implementing new customers/sites + onboarding
• Experience with project management methodologies (such as Prince 2 or PMP)
• Knowledge of operational logistics processes and experience with automated systems to support these processes\
• Familiar with setting up ICT systems and setting up and executing test scenarios
• Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing

Your future work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means working in a dynamic and international organization. An exciting environment where there is plenty of room for personal input and development. Employees at GXO Logistics are in charge of their own success. Whatever your role at GXO Logistics, you face new challenges every day, allowing you to develop to your full potential. We support you in your development, so that you can contribute to the entrepreneurship of our organization. Customer satisfaction, personal employee growth and sustainability are at the heart of GXO Logistics' business philosophy. Today, this ambitious company is one of the top 3 logistics service providers in the world.

In short, this is the next place you want to work!

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world.

We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services.

Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

GXO is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.