Supervisor Application Engineering

DSV; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

8% holiday allowance

Company car

5% bonus

DSV Academy training

Pension scheme

Job summary

DSV in Moerdijk is seeking a Supervisor Application Engineering to lead a team of 8 specialists focused on the development, implementation and maintenance of our Warehouse Management System and related applications. You will coordinate projects to optimize processes across multiple sites and drive continuous improvement in a no-nonsense, collaborative culture.

Your background in logistics, HBO education and experience with WMS systems, plus strong Dutch and English communication, will shape this

Qualifications

• Must have HBO in a logistics field or related and a subject-specific course.
• Experience with WMS systems, preferably RedPrairie/JDA Dispatcher, or equivalent.
• Proven track record in logistics or warehouse environments; strong communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8 application specialists and engineers.
• Coordinate projects to set up and optimize operational logistics processes across sites.
• Recruit, onboard and develop the team; foster ownership, quality and knowledge sharing.
• Drive continuous improvement of processes and systems in operations.

Skills

WMS knowledge

Team leadership

Logistics/warehouse experience

Education

HBO in logistics

Tools

RedPrairie/JDA Dispatcher

Job description

Job Req Number: 127606
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Supervisor Application Engineering at DSV in Moerdijk.

Your experience in application engineering will truly come into its own at one of the leading players in the logistics market.

You get it done

Initiating and coordinating projects aimed at setting up and optimising operational (logistics) processes within one or more sites in Southwest Netherlands: you help make it happen. How do you do this? You manage a team of 8 application specialists and engineers who are responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of our Warehouse Management System and other applications. Under your leadership, your team analyses process dependencies, defines and builds the corresponding configuration. You achieve this by:

• managing, coaching and developing a team of 8 application specialists and engineers;
• creating and safeguarding a culture focused on ownership, continuous improvement, quality and knowledge sharing within the department;
• recruiting, selecting, onboarding and guiding new employees and ensuring a future‑proof and professional team composition;
• encouraging continuous improvement of processes, systems and working methods within operations.

Your team stands out within DSV thanks to skilled technical professionals who work together in a no‑nonsense way. It is a close‑knit team in which everyone supports each other whenever needed. You are given the freedom and every opportunity to shape this role in the best possible way.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

Application engineering is a crucial component in being able to serve our customers optimally, says Joost Spoel, Manager Business Support.

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• higher professional education level (HBO). Complemented by a subject‑specific logistics course;
• insight into RedPrairie/JDA Dispatcher or proven knowledge of other WMS systems;
• demonstrable work experience in a logistics or warehouse environment;
• good communication skills in Dutch and English (spoken and written).

It all counts for this vacancy for supervisor application engineering in Moerdijk or Tholen. Furthermore, it is naturally important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be the case if you like to take initiative, have courage and want to grow together with DSV.

You get

• a salary aligned with the knowledge and experience you bring;
• 28 days of holiday per year and 8% holiday allowance;
• company car
• 5% bonus paid in November.
• access to knowledge and training via our DSV Academy and external training courses, enabling you to grow and influence your career path;
• a favourable pension scheme, partly premium‑free with a personal contribution of 5%;
• a professional yet informal working environment where your voice counts.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world‑class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward‑thinking company – this is the place to be.