TMS MANAGER – CLUSTER EAST

Yusen Logistics; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Yusen Logistics is seeking a TMS Manager to lead the regional Transport Management Systems team within Cluster East, delivering reliable IT support and continuous improvement across Europe. You will bridge IT and Transport Operations, translate our European TMS strategy into regional priorities, and guide a high‑performing team while collaborating with stakeholders across Poland and Europe.

This role offers exposure to digitalisation projects, a competitive salary and the chance to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IT, Logistics or related field.
• 2–5 years in a team leader or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of transport and logistics processes.
• Good working knowledge of Transport Management Systems.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Understanding of EDI, APIs and system interfaces.
• Experience with reporting tools; Crystal Reports knowledge is an advantage.
• Good project management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a regional team of TMS specialists.
• Implement the European TMS strategy within Cluster East and ensure alignment with European standards, guidelines and processes.
• Connect IT and Transport Operations, translating business needs into practical and effective TMS solutions.
• Oversee TMS incidents and requests and ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
• Provide hands-on support where required across TMS configuration, reporting, interfaces, analysis, documentation and technical advice.
• Act as a regional escalation point for TMS-related topics.
• Manage or contribute to regional and European TMS implementation and improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and innovation across the regional TMS environment.
• Manage team resources, priorities, performance and development.
• Take ownership of the regional TMS budget while identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

IT/Logistics degree

Tools

SQL

Crystal Reports

Job description

Location: Poland | Yusen Logistics

The Company

Yusen Logistics is working to become the world's preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services.

As a company, we are dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world's preferred choice.

To further strengthen our European IT organisation, we are looking for a TMS Manager to lead our Transport Management Systems activities within Cluster East.

Your Role

As TMS Manager, you will lead and develop the regional TMS team while ensuring the reliable delivery, support and continuous improvement of our Transport Management Systems.

You will operate at the intersection of IT and Transport Operations, combining people leadership with hands-on TMS expertise. Working closely with stakeholders across Poland, Cluster East and the wider European organisation, you will translate our European TMS strategy into regional priorities and ensure our systems effectively support the needs of the business.

Alongside leading the team, you will act as a key escalation point and contribute directly to technical solutions, system improvements and TMS projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a regional team of TMS specialists, creating an engaged and high-performing team.
• Implement the European TMS strategy within Cluster East and ensure alignment with European standards, guidelines and processes.
• Connect IT and Transport Operations, translating business needs into practical and effective TMS solutions.
• Oversee TMS incidents and requests and ensure agreed service levels are achieved.
• Provide hands-on support where required across TMS configuration, reporting, interfaces, analysis, documentation and technical advice.
• Act as a regional escalation point for TMS-related topics.
• Manage or contribute to regional and European TMS implementation and improvement projects.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and innovation across the regional TMS environment.
• Manage team resources, priorities, performance and development.
• Take ownership of the regional TMS budget while identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably within IT, Logistics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Around 2-5 years of relevant experience in a team leader or managerial position.
• Strong knowledge of transport and logistics processes.
• Good working knowledge of Transport Management Systems.
• Comfortable remaining technically involved while leading and developing a team.
• Knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Understanding of EDI, APIs and system interfaces.
• Experience with reporting tools; Crystal Reports knowledge is an advantage.
• Good project management capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in working with stakeholders across different functions, countries and levels of seniority.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.
• Service-minded, proactive and passionate about logistics, technology and digitalisation.

What We Offer

• A regional TMS leadership role with exposure across Cluster East and Europe.
• The opportunity to influence the development of our European transport technology landscape.
• A role combining people management, technology and logistics operations.
• Collaboration with international IT and operational teams.
• Exposure to regional and European digitalisation and TMS projects.
• Professional development and career opportunities within a global organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

Are you ready to take ownership of a regional TMS environment and lead a team at the heart of our transport digitalisation journey?

At Yusen Logistics, we understand the value of utilising AI and other technologies to support the application process. However, we encourage candidates to use these tools to enhance their application rather than replace their own effort and authenticity. Therefore, candidates should not rely on AI-generated responses during the interview process.

Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We make our recruitment decisions based on skills, experience and potential.

Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive, develop and grow.