Projectmanager Logistiek & Transformatie

Werken bij KLG; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Staff association

Flexible working hours

Job summary

KLG Europe is seeking an experienced Project Manager Logistics & Transformation to lead organization-wide improvement initiatives within our growing logistics operation. You will move between management and the shop floor, engaging people in change and ensuring that projects deliver measurable results in quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and cost control.

The role offers flexible hours, a hybrid work arrangement with occasional travel, and opportunities to shape digitalization,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in logistics, industrial engineering & management, or supply chain management.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management and change management.
• Experience in logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or production environments.
• Experience with system implementations, process improvements, and organizational change.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Agile, or similar methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to guide stakeholders through change and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, lead, and implement organization-wide improvement and transformation projects in our logistics operation.
• Optimize transport, warehouse, and cross-dock processes.
• Implement TMS, WMS, and other logistics systems.
• Lead change programs focused on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop dashboards and KPI structures.
• Monitor objectives, budgets, resources, risks, and progress of projects.
• Lead strategic transformation by engaging stakeholders and embedding improvements.
• Report progress and results to management and stakeholders.

Skills

Change management

Lean

Six Sigma

Agile

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Logistics/Industrial Engineering & Management or Supply Chain Management

Tools

TMS

WMS

Job description

KLG Europe combines the strength of an international logistics service provider with the culture of a family-owned business. Our employees make the difference every day, and together we work on sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence.KLG Europe combines the strength of an international logistics service provider with the culture of a family-owned business. Our employees make the difference every day, and together we work on sustainable growth, innovation, and operational excellence.KLG Europe is growing. Our logistics operation is becoming increasingly extensive, digital, and complex. In the coming years, we will continue to invest heavily in the further professionalization of our transport activities, warehouses, digitalization, automation, and operational excellence. For this purpose, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager Logistics & Transformation.In this role, you will not only lead projects but will primarily be responsible for realizing lasting improvements within our organization. You move effortlessly between management and the shop floor, know how to engage people in change, and ensure that projects deliver measurable and sustainable results in the areas of quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, and cost control.

What are you going to do?

• You will be responsible for initiating, leading, and successfully implementing organization-wide improvement and transformation projects within our logistics operation. Examples of projects include:
• Optimization of transport, warehouse, and cross-dock processes;
• Implementation of TMS, WMS, and other logistics systems;
• Change programs focused on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction;
• Dashboarding and KPI structures;
• Monitoring established objectives and being responsible for planning, budgets, resources, risks, and project progress;
• Leading strategic transformation initiatives by connecting stakeholders, creating support, and sustainably embedding improvements within the organization;
• Reporting progress and results to management and stakeholders.

What should you expect from us?

• The opportunity to lead impactful projects that strengthen the organization;
• Working for a growing and financially healthy logistics service provider where values and standards have played an important role for decades;
• Excellent employment conditions, including an attractive salary based on full-time employment;
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home one day per week;
• Working in an accessible organization with short communication lines;
• Attention and opportunities for training, personal development, and career growth;
• An informal and pleasant working atmosphere;
• Room for your own ideas and creativity;
• A dynamic, international, and innovative working environment;
• A pension scheme, active staff association, and other attractive secondary employment benefits.

Your profile

• A completed Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in Logistics, Industrial Engineering & Management, or Supply Chain Management;
• At least 7 years of experience in project management and change management;
• Demonstrable experience within logistics, supply chain, warehousing, or production environments;
• Experience with system implementations, process improvements, and organizational change;
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving abilities;
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Agile, or similar improvement methodologies;
• Excellent communication skills and organizational awareness;
• The ability to connect stakeholders at all levels and guide them through change;
• A results-oriented, decisive, and independent working style.