Transport Specialist

Stepan Company; Brzeg Dolny; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of specialty chemicals is looking for a Transport Specialist for their EU Logistics team in Brzeg Dolny. This hybrid role involves optimizing transport cost structures and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in logistics, be fluent in English, and possess strong analytical skills. The position promises a challenging role within an international team and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

Career development opportunities

Challenging independent position in an international team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in transportation or logistics.
• Fluent in English; French is a strong asset.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute EU transport strategy aligned with customer and financial goals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to meet cost, service and delivery targets.
• Lead EU transport sourcing, bidding, and supplier relationship management.

Skills

Transportation management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

SAP proficiency

Knowledge of EU regulations

Fluent in English

French language skills

Tools

SAP

TMS

Job description

Stepan Company is a global manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in consumer products and industrial applications. Stepan is the market leader around the world in the manufacture of aromatic polyester polyols (Stepanpol) ®, primarily used in the production of rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam.

Transport Specialist – EU Logistics

Location: Stepan Polska Sp. z o.o., 56‑120 Brzeg Dolny, ul. Urazka 8 a,b,c – hybrid work

Reports to: EU Logistics Manager

The purpose of the role

to optimize and improve transport cost structure and performance, ensure regulatory and transport safety compliance, enhance cooperation with transport companies, and make this area Stepan’s competitive strength.

Responsibilities

• Execute EU transport strategy aligned with customer and financial goals.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to meet cost, service and delivery targets.
• Lead EU transport sourcing, bidding, and supplier relationship management.
• Monitor and communicate trends, analyse costs, and propose savings initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with customs and transport legislation.
• Optimize logistics systems (SAP, TMS), recommend and introduce improvements.
• Support budgeting, KPI tracking and continuous improvement.
• Promote EHS standards and investigate transport‑related incidents.
• Support key transactional activities related to daily transport management.
• Work with internal and external customers.

Qualifications and experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in transportation or logistics (must).
• Fluent in English (must); French is a strong asset.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Proficient in SAP, TMS and logistics systems.
• Knowledge of EU transport and customs regulations.
• Collaborative, resilient and detail‑oriented with a strategic outlook.

We offer:

• Independent, challenging position in international team‑driven environment.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities in a global business.

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