Supervisor

Arvato; Venlo; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Vacation days

Sick-free days

Travel allowance

Employee discounts

Gym/bike plan

Team activities

Job summary

Arvato in Venlo, Netherlands, seeks a Supervisor Traffic to coordinate and optimize daily transport operations within the logistics department. You will lead a team, plan staffing, and ensure KPI targets and service levels are met while coordinating with carriers and internal teams.

You will work in a shifted dayshift, using SAP and ERP/TMS tools, and contribute to transport performance improvements and cost efficiency in a dynamic warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, traffic, or logistics coordination.
• Experience in a supervisory or coordinating role.
• Strong command of English and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize daily transport operations.
• Lead daily team meetings to review planning and staffing.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor transport flows and adjust planning as needed.
• Resolve escalations such as delays and issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and costs.

Skills

Transport coordination experience

Supervisory experience

English language

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Shift work willingness

Education

MBO/HBO level

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Ready to lead a high-performing logistics team?

As a Supervisor Traffic in Venlo, you take responsibility for the daily coordination of all transport flows within our logistics operation. You ensure that inbound and outbound shipments run smoothly, KPIs and service level agreements are met, and carriers deliver according to plan.

You combine operational control with people leadership and stakeholder management. You make decisions on the floor, adjust planning when needed, resolve transport-related issues, and continuously improve transport performance and efficiency.

You’ll work in a modern logistics environment, supported by advanced systems such as SAP and transport management tools. Performance, structure, and collaboration are central to how we operate.

YOUR ROLE

As Supervisor Traffic, you coordinate and optimize the transport operations within your department. You are responsible for daily planning, execution, staffing, and operational continuity.

• Coordinating daily outbound transport planning and ensuring KPIs and service levels are achieved;
• Leading daily meetings with your team to review planning, priorities, and staffing needs;
• Managing and coordinating with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders;
• Monitoring transport flows and adjusting planning throughout the day when needed;
• Resolving escalations such as delays, shipment issues, and other operational challenges;
• Monitoring transport performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and costs;
• Coaching and motivating your team to maintain high performance.

You will lead a team of Traffic Employees and report to the Warehouse Manager. Together with Operations, Customer Support, and other internal stakeholders, you ensure smooth end-to-end logistics flows and alignment across departments.

You’ll work in a shifted dayshift structure.

We’re looking for a results-driven Supervisor who thrives in a dynamic warehouse environment.

• MBO/HBO working and thinking level;
• Experience in transport, traffic, or logistics coordination;
• Experience in a supervisory or coordinating role;
• Knowledge of Excel and ERP/TMS systems, preferably SAP;
• Good command of the English language;
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills;
• Full-time availability and willingness to work shifts.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Experience matters. But at Arvato, your development doesn't stop. In this role, you'll work with international clients within an environment where leadership, performance, and continuous improvement are at the core.

Through our learning center and leadership programs, you'll have the opportunity to further develop yourself; professionally and personally.

• A gross monthly salary between €2.607 and €4.164 based on 40 hours, depending on your experience;
• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour week;
• Three additional 'sick-free' days and the option to buy one extra week of vacation;
• Travel allowance;
• Employee discounts and gym/bike plan;
• Active employee association with team activities.

For this position, you must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying.

WHAT'S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

• First interview on-site;
• Online assessment;
• Second interview on-site;
• Feedback within 48 hours.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

Ready to further develop a technical organization within a fast-growing logistics environment where technology makes the difference? .