Senior European Logistics & Warehouse Lead

Nature Bio Foods - Europe; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nature Bio Foods - Europe is seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to take end-to-end responsibility for inbound logistics, customs, outbound European distribution and warehousing. Based on-site in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, you will own major logistics cost centers and contribute to the European P&L while coordinating with global teams.

You will oversee 2,000 outbound truck movements annually and drive OTIF performance, cost optimization, and safe, compliant warehouse operations across our

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in international logistics, customs and warehouse operations.
• Working knowledge of Dutch and EU customs processes, import documentation, freight forwarding and international shipping.
• Strong English, commercial negotiation, analytical problem-solving and multicultural people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international container flows from shipment planning through arrival, customs clearance and delivery to the warehouse.
• Coordinate ocean freight planning, carrier arrangements and shipping schedules with the central LT Foods logistics team.
• Manage customs brokers / CHA partners, freight forwarders, shipping lines, inland transport providers and other vendors.
• Ensure correct customs documentation, import compliance, duty assessment and timely payment of customs duties.
• Manage applicable customs authorizations, duty-free licenses and eligible duty-optimization procedures in coordination with relevant specialists.
• Actively prevent and control demurrage, detention, port storage and avoidable container-related costs.
• Resolve clearance delays, documentation discrepancies and other inbound exceptions while maintaining visibility for stakeholders.
• Lead company-operated warehouse activities across approximately 13,000 pallet positions, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking and dispatch.
• Manage warehouse supervisors and operational teams with a strong focus on safety, productivity, accuracy and accountability.
• Optimize space utilization, manpower, equipment, stock rotation, product traceability and warehouse handling costs.
• Maintain standards required for food safety, organic integrity, quality, inventory accuracy and workplace safety.
• Coordinate daily priorities with Production, Planning, Quality, Sales and Customer Service teams.
• Plan for business growth and manage third-party warehouse providers when additional storage capacity is required.
• Develop SOPs, performance reporting, warehouse systems and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own and manage cost centers for inbound freight, customs-related expenses, outbound transport and warehousing.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts; monitor cost per ton, cost per shipment, storage and handling costs, and budget variances.
• Identify sustainable savings without compromising compliance, customer service or long-term supplier relationships.
• Contribute to leadership reviews, business planning, capacity decisions and overall P&L performance.
• Lead a team of 25+ across warehouse, inbound logistics, customs and outbound logistics, based at Maasvlakte and offshore.
• Establish clear responsibilities, measurable KPIs, performance reviews and development priorities.
• Collaborate with the LT Foods central logistics team and European Finance, Sales, Procurement, Production, Planning and Quality functions.
• Build a practical, multicultural and accountable team culture with strong cross-border communication.

Job description

Nature Bio Foods - Europe is seeking an experienced, hands-on leader to take end-to-end responsibility for inbound logistics, customs, outbound European distribution and warehousing. Based on-site in Maasvlakte, Rotterdam, you will own major logistics cost centers and contribute to the European P&L while coordinating with global teams.

You will oversee 2,000 outbound truck movements annually and drive OTIF performance, cost optimization, and safe, compliant warehouse operations across our