Carrier Manager (m/f), Veghel

Logistics touches every aspect of our lives: the goods we consume, the electronic products we use, the healthcare we rely on, and so much more. That's why a career with us is about more than the job we do. It is about making extraordinary and everyday moments happen in people's lives all over the world.

Tasks

• Translate supply chain requirements from internal (Business Unit/Operations) and external (customers) stakeholders into efficient transport solutions.
• Collect and analyze logistics data through questionnaires, interviews, system data extraction, observations, and floor sampling.
• Research and analyze external transport market data to support decision-making.
• Conduct carrier sourcing activities and tenders, including e-auctions, reverse auctions, and supplier summits.
• Draft contract agreements, SOPs, and SLAs in collaboration with Business Units, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Develop presentations and proposals, providing clear insights into feasibility and recommended solutions.
• Analyze existing operational processes to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers, ensuring performance through KPIs, MBRs, and QBRs.

Profile

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (HBO/University level) in a relevant field, preferably in a commercial direction.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role within logistics, such as Logistics Engineering or Transport Procurement.
• Proficiency in calculation tools and handling large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of evaluating complex logistics challenges and identifying cost drivers.
• Ideally, familiarity with TMS, FA&P systems, and tender platforms (e.g., Ariba, TI Contract).
• Commercially minded with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Outstanding planning and organizational abilities, with the capability to motivate others.
• Resilient and proactive self-starter, able to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written). Knowledge of additional EU languages—especially Dutch, German, or French—is a plus.