European Freight Manager a.i.

The European Freight Manager a.i. is responsible for leading and optimizing freight operations across Europe, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transportation solutions. This role manages carrier relationships, freight spend, logistics projects, and operational performance while driving continuous improvement throughout the supply chain network. Our client is a leading international organization operating within the manufacturing and production sector in Moerdijk.

With a strong European footprint, the company is committed to operational excellence, supply chain innovation, and delivering high-quality service to customers across the region. In this role you will: manage and optimize freight operations across Europe to ensure service excellence and cost efficiency; lead relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, brokers, and third-party logistics providers; monitor transportation performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives; develop and manage freight budgets, reporting on spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities; oversee third-party warehouse partners and ensure compliance with agreed service standards; drive logistics and supply chain projects focused on operational efficiency and network optimization; support the resolution of freight-related issues, delays, claims, and service disruptions; ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety requirements, and company policies; collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, and Customer Service teams; act as a key support to logistics leadership and contribute to strategic supply chain initiatives.

Requirements for this role: experience within freight, transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations; strong knowledge of road, ocean, and warehousing logistics environments; experience managing carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers; proven ability to manage transportation costs, budgets, and performance KPIs; strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills; experience working with ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to operational challenges; fluent in Dutch and English.

What's on offer: start date ASAP, 6 months assignment, hybrid, Moerdijk.