Rotterdam-Based Operations Leader: Global Logistics

Connex B.V; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex B.V is seeking an experienced Operations Expert to drive excellence in complex logistics operations across trucking flows, including end-to-end contracts, transport, documentation, settlements and claims.

You will design and optimise planning processes, develop operational standards, and translate rapid growth into scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions. You will build dashboards and KPIs, analyse data, and mentor Operations Executives to continuously improve.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in international logistics, supply chain, or commodity trading.
• Advanced knowledge of logistics, supply chain, and trading operations; experience in trading, commodities, or renewable fuels is a plus.
• Strong process improvement and project management capabilities with a track record of delivering measurable operational improvements.
• Experience leading operational improvement initiatives or cross-functional projects.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills; ability to turn data into practical solutions.
• Ability to manage complex operational challenges in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and influencing skills with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Strong IT skills: Business Central (ERP), advanced Excel and reporting tools, Power BI or similar, and SharePoint.
• Familiarity with supply chain and logistics optimisation methodologies.
• Excellent written and verbal English (and preferably another language).

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of complex logistics operations across trucking flows, owning the end-to-end process: contracts, transport, documentation, settlements, and claims.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical disruptions, customer issues, and supply chain exceptions; drive performance with logistics partners, terminals, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead supply and transport planning for logistics flows, balancing commercial priorities, operational constraints, and cost efficiency.
• Develop contingency plans and mitigation strategies to minimise disruption impacts.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and compliant documentation (transport, customs, TRACES, ISCC); support audits and regulatory reviews.
• Ensure accurate ERP processing (Business Central) and safeguard data integrity across ERP, SharePoint, and ops systems; improve data quality, controls, and workflows.
• Develop operational KPIs, dashboards and reports; analyze data and lead improvement projects for efficiency, reliability and scalability.
• Coordinate complex logistics activities across multiple stakeholders; align Operations, Trade, Finance and external partners.
• Coach and guide Operations Executives; promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Business Central ERP

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Connex B.V is seeking an experienced Operations Expert to drive excellence in complex logistics operations across trucking flows, including end-to-end contracts, transport, documentation, settlements and claims.

You will design and optimise planning processes, develop operational standards, and translate rapid growth into scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions. You will build dashboards and KPIs, analyse data, and mentor Operations Executives to continuously improve.