Senior Global Transport & Logistics Coordinator

Flex; Oostrum; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner delivering innovative products worldwide. We seek a Sr. Transport Coordinator to manage and optimize international transport, carrier relationships, and cost efficiency, reporting to the Procurement & Transportation Manager.

The role emphasizes coordinating daily operations, evaluating carrier performance, and driving continuous improvements across transport processes and data analytics. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master's degree in related field such as Supply Chain Management, Transport, Logistics.
• 5–10 years' work experience in logistics and transport management.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international transport activities.
• Experience with carrier management and transportation performance monitoring.
• Knowledge across transport modes; air/road/e-commerce knowledge is a plus.
• Good knowledge of Transport Management Systems.
• Solid knowledge of carrier analysis and sourcing.
• Experience with contract negotiations with carriers or logistics providers.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.
• Results-oriented, team player with initiative and ability to prioritize urgency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily transportation operations.
• Monitor carrier performance and resolve operational disruptions.
• Coordinate with carriers, warehouses, customers, and internal departments.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate transport records and documentation.
• Monitor, evaluate and report carrier performance via KPIs.
• Manage service quality, on-time delivery, and issue resolution.
• Escalate concerns and drive corrective actions with transport partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and logistics partners.
• Carry out improvement projects with carriers.
• Perform cost and benchmark analyses.
• Prepare and host carrier MBRs and QBRs; participate in customer MBRs and QBRs.
• Assess and implement transport solutions for new carriers and customers.
• Participate in projects as Transportation representative.
• Test and implement new transport processes; document in SLA/SOP.
• Support RFQs for existing or new customers.
• Identify opportunities to improve transportation efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze transportation data and performance metrics.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Optimize route planning, load utilization, and carrier allocation strategies.
• Support transportation digitization and automation projects.

Skills

Carrier management

English language

Dutch language

Transportation knowledge

Cost optimization

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor/Master in Supply Chain/Transport/Logistics

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner delivering innovative products worldwide. We seek a Sr. Transport Coordinator to manage and optimize international transport, carrier relationships, and cost efficiency, reporting to the Procurement & Transportation Manager.

The role emphasizes coordinating daily operations, evaluating carrier performance, and driving continuous improvements across transport processes and data analytics. Fluency in English and Dutch is required.