Transportation & Logistics Specialist

pAre you passionate about transportation, logistics, and supply chain excellence? As a strongTransportation Logistics Specialist /strong at strongAvantor Fluid Handling /strong, based in Hillegom, you will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods throughout our supply chain. /ppYou will be responsible for coordinating transportation activities, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Your expertise will directly support our commitment to delivering high-quality products to our customers, on time and in full. /pbr /pAs Transportation Logistics Specialist, you will: /pulliManage transportation and logistics activities for the European Single Use business, currently based in Hillegom. /liliOrganize and coordinate inbound transportation, irradiation logistics, and outbound shipments of raw materials and finished products. /liliManage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers. /liliMonitor shipment schedules, track deliveries, and proactively resolve transportation issues. /liliOptimize logistics processes to improve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency. /liliPrepare and process shipping documentation, customs declarations, and other required paperwork. /liliEnsure compliance with international, national, and local transportation regulations. /liliCollaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Production, and Customer Service teams, to align logistics activities with business needs. /liliAnalyze transportation data and provide regular reporting on KPIs, costs, and performance metrics. /liliContribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain and logistics function. /liliDevelop engineering and procurement packaging solutions for single-use assemblies and hardware systems. /liliManage and execute special projects as required. /liliPerform additional duties as assigned. /li /ulbr /pTo be successful in this role, you will have: /pulliA Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience. /liliMinimum 3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment. /liliStrong knowledge of transportation modes, logistics processes, and applicable regulations, including customs and import/export requirements. /liliExperience working with logistics management systems (TMS/WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel. /liliExcellent organizational and problem-solving abilities. /liliStrong communication skills in both Dutch and English, written and spoken. /liliThe ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment. /liliA proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent attention to detail. /li /ulbr /pJoin a team that is dedicated to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on supply chain performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to innovative logistics solutions that support our growing business. /p pWe are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. /pbr /