Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Avantor; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor Fluid Handling in Hillegom seeks a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to coordinate European logistics, manage carrier relationships, and optimize processes. The role focuses on inbound/outbound shipments, irradiation logistics, and documentation compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field, 3+ years in transport/logistics, experience with TMS/WMS and ERP systems, and strong Dutch/English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles.
• Knowledge of transportation modes, logistics processes, and regulations (customs, import/export).
• Experience with logistics systems (TMS/WMS), ERP, and Excel.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluent Dutch and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activities for European Single Use business based in Hillegom.
• Organize inbound, irradiation logistics, and outbound shipments of materials and finished goods.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and providers.
• Monitor schedules, track deliveries, and resolve issues.

Skills

Logistics coordination

Carrier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

TMS/WMS

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity: Are you passionate about transportation, logistics, and supply chain excellence? As a Transportation & Logistics Specialist at Avantor Fluid Handling, based in Hillegom, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods throughout our supply chain. You will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Your expertise will directly support our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers, on time and in full.

Key Responsibilities

As Transportation & Logistics Specialist, you will:

• Manage transportation and logistics activities for the European Single Use business, currently based in Hillegom.
• Organize and coordinate inbound transportation, irradiation logistics, and outbound shipments of raw materials and finished products.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.
• Monitor shipment schedules, track deliveries, and proactively resolve transportation issues.
• Optimize logistics processes to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Prepare and process shipping documentation, customs declarations, and other required paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local transportation regulations.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Production, and Customer Service teams, to align logistics activities with business needs.
• Analyze transportation data and provide regular reporting on KPIs, costs, and performance metrics.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and logistics function.
• Develop engineering and procurement packaging solutions for single-use assemblies and hardware systems.
• Manage and execute special projects as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of transportation modes, logistics processes, and applicable regulations, including customs and import/export requirements.
• Experience working with logistics management systems (TMS/WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• The ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail.

Why Join Avantor Fluid Handling?

Join a team that is dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on supply chain performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative logistics solutions that support our growing business.

Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world.

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