Traffic Operations Supervisor – Logistics Leader

Bertelsmann; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

25 vacation days

Sick-free days and extra vacation week

Pension scheme

Travel allowance

Employee discounts and gym/bike plan

Active employee association

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Supervisor Traffic in Venlo to coordinate and optimize daily transport operations, manage planning, staffing, and ongoing continuity. You will lead a team, collaborate with carriers and internal stakeholders, and monitor KPI-driven performance, while driving efficiency.

The role requires experience in transport/logistics coordination, a supervisory mindset, strong Excel and SAP/ERP skills, and fluent English, with full-time availability for shifts.

Qualifications

• 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 English.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Full-time availability and willingness to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and optimize daily transport operations within the department.
• Responsible for daily planning, execution, staffing, and operational continuity.
• Lead daily meetings with team to review planning and priorities.
• Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor transport flows and adjust planning as needed.
• Resolve escalations such as delays and shipment issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and costs.

Skills

Transport coordination

Supervisory/coordination

Excel

ERP/TMS systems

SAP

English proficiency

Communication and problem solving

Full-time/Willingness to work shifts

Education

MBO/HBO level

Tools

SAP

Job description

Arvato is seeking a Supervisor Traffic in Venlo to coordinate and optimize daily transport operations, manage planning, staffing, and ongoing continuity. You will lead a team, collaborate with carriers and internal stakeholders, and monitor KPI-driven performance, while driving efficiency.

The role requires experience in transport/logistics coordination, a supervisory mindset, strong Excel and SAP/ERP skills, and fluent English, with full-time availability for shifts.