As a Logistics Operations Project Manager, you will be responsible for defining and managing business processes, implementing technology roadmaps, and effectively managing change within diverse, multicultural environments. You will collaborate with logistics business leads, leveraging your leadership and customer-focused approach to influence decisions and drive change. This role requires functional subject matter expertise and the ability to anticipate customer needs. You will interact with multiple vendors and partners, both internal and external to the network, to gather and synthesize detailed business requirements and assess current and future business processes. You will apply operational and analytical skills to rationalize change, lead brainstorming sessions to gather requirements, and follow up on committed actions.

As part of your day-to-day activities, you will be responsible for the following activities: 

• First Point of Contact for the day-to-day operations and ensure everything goes smoothly;


• Support high volumes of automated transactions in the Amsterdam warehouse(s) operations and work with the suppliers to resolve any inbound/outbound discrepancies and aging orders;


• Tracking & monitoring inbound/outbound shipments ensuring to meet KPIs and OKRs as agreed to with the client;


• Monitor the daily Supplier Operations/Exceptions Reporting and Weekly process management/metrics reporting;


• Attend the daily operations stand up meetings and weekly suppliers alignment meetings, answer tactical requests from local teams;


• Work on longer term process improvements & documentation;


• Support stabilizing the operation to upgrade the warehouse management system;


• Be the on site point of contact for operational coordination activities of special projects/requests;


• Identify and bring to Site Operations Manager attention any escalations, discrepancies and propose solutions;


• Manage specific process such as packaging, scrap, DG;


• Participate in Audits and follow up on actions and improvements area.

We’re not looking for a project manager who leads from behind a screen we want someone embedded in the operation. A Logistics Operations Project Manager who turns data and KPIs into clear actions on the floor, aligns teams and 3PL partners, and makes decisions when it counts. Someone who rolls up their sleeves, explains the why, and drives improvement so results are visible from dock to dashboard.Additionally, you bring:

• Full-time availability;


• 5 + years of experience in Warehouse operations with a strong fundamental knowledge of all warehouse activities including inventory management and monitoring KPI metrics (high volume and/or highly customized logistics solutions);


• 3+ years demonstrated experience as key contributor to projects;


• Experience leading 3PL partners to establish facts, solve complex problems, establish corrective action plans;


• Knowledge of Smartsheet and Google Workspace.

Working at Expeditors means operating at the highest level in logistics. You’ll not only have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills, but also to be part of an international arena where quality, collaboration, and innovation are key.

In addition, you can expect the following:

• Starting salary from €3,900 up to €4,500 (based on 38.75 hours per week) depending on experience;


• Attractive bonus plan.


• Pension plan and a personal development budget;


• Three-contract structure: 7 months + two one-year contracts, with intent to offer a permanent contract thereafter;


• The possibility to participate in the Expeditors Stock Purchase Plan.

As a supply chain partner for leading companies worldwide, Expeditors enables customers to do business without borders. Our services include air, road, and ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing and distribution, order management, and tailor-made logistics solutions.Working at Expeditors means being part of a modern, international company that offers excellent career opportunities. With over 300 offices in 103 countries, we are among the world’s leaders in supply chain management. Not only are we listed in the Fortune 500, but our employees also stay with us for an average of more than ten years. At Expeditors, we push boundaries and encourage our team, customers, and partners to innovate and embrace new ways of thinking about logistics.