Transportation Manager

This position will report to the General Manager of CTS Netherlands directly.

To succeed in this role, you should have thorough knowledge of supply chain management and an understanding of warehouse procedures, including storing goods, dispatching orders and tracking transportation vehicles. You should also be familiar with safety processes and legal regulations.

• Build, train and lead the team to fulfill company/department targets and objectives, functional tasks and ensure internal/external customer satisfaction
• With a focus on Trucking services, develop EU in-land transportation resources and optimize capacity, process, performance as well as costs.
• Set up and manage internal process/SOP/KPI for all business needs.
• Ensure compliance with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules, union contracts (if apply), and government regulations
• Communicate and coordinate with all business parties, i.e. customers, vendors and partners, to ensure smooth daily operations

• At least 8 years of work experience as a Transportation Manager, Shipping Manager or similar role, with solid knowledge on supply chain management
• Familiarity with logistics software, like Cargowise, WMS/TMS
• Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills. Fluent in Dutch and English
• Must be able to work well in a self-managed team environment. This includes cooperatively scheduling work, vacation, hours and team task assignments.
• Ability to maintain productivity and professionalism while under pressure to meet targets

• Targeted development opportunities on a professional level
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A pleasant and international work atmosphere