Transportation & Logistics Specialist

Avantor Sciences; Hillegom; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor Fluid Handling in Hillegom is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Specialist to coordinate European shipping, inbound/outbound logistics, and irradiation activities. You will manage carriers, optimize processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Procurement, Production and Customer Service to align logistics with business needs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in logistics, with strong Dutch and English communication and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of transportation modes, regulations and customs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transportation activities for the European Single Use business based in Hillegom.
• Organize inbound logistics, irradiation logistics, and outbound shipments.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders and logistics providers.
• Monitor schedules, track deliveries and resolve issues proactively.
• Optimize logistics processes for cost efficiency and performance.
• Prepare shipping docs, customs declarations and paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Production and Customer Service.
• Analyze data and report KPIs, costs, and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and packaging solutions.
• Support special projects as required.

Skills

Dutch-English communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

TMS/WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.