Transportation Operations Consultant (cold chain)

For a big pharmaceutical client, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Transport Operations team! What will your daily tasks be? Oversee daily transportation operations for product replenishment across Hubs, Affiliate, and Distributor DCs, including shipments between manufacturing sites and within the EMEA IM network.

Manage business activities: intake, order processing, and shipment handling. Supervise daily operations, including shipment tracking through the IM EMEA internal control tower. Proactively identify and resolve key issues, focusing on continuous improvements in transportation routes, resource management, and value optimization. Address complex supplier performance, quality problems, and operational issues, while developing solutions for business continuity and process improvements.

Manage new product introductions (NPIs), tech transfers, and SRVs as needed. Monitor performance with 3PL/4PL partners using metrics and drive ongoing improvements. Represent IBF Transportation in E2E IM Supply Chain forums and projects, collaborating with various functions such as Delivery, CT Operations, IRTE, 3PL, Quality, Security, and Global Logistics Procurement.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent by experience. Expertise in transport operations across all modes, logistics, international trade flows, import/export processes, and related documentation/regulations. Strong knowledge of cold chain distribution, GxP, Dangerous Goods transportation, and adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards. Highly detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset and a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., 3PLs, Control Towers).

Process-oriented with analytical skills to improve efficiency in transport operations and process flow. Excellent communication, organizational skills, with experience working in complex operations across the EMEA region and matrix organizations. Very good teamplayer, and a fluent communicator in English and Dutch.

Offer: Challenging projects based on your interests and skills. Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment. Possibility to follow extra training. Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks. Strong network of industry leading clients. Expertise within IT, Engineering and Life Sciences. A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities and possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees.