Job Req Number:  106201
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Operations Manager Freight at DSV in Venlo or Maastricht

Pallets, parcels, B2C, B2B, outbound, inbound, or return transports. Together with your team, you ensure that everything in the field of freight management runs smoothly. Ready to make a difference?

You get it done

In the Southeast Netherlands region, we handle freight and distribution from our five warehouses in Venlo and three locations in Maastricht. We provide flawless transport services to both new and existing customers. You, along with our freight supervisor, lead a team of around 15 to 10 colleagues. You are ultimately responsible for all transport related activities for our Contract Logistics customers, the set-up, implementations, and improvements of the entire transport process: you’re on it.

How you do this? You report to the Director Freight and Distribution Netherlands. As operations manager Freight, you are responsible for optimizing the transport process in the region, with a focus on quality and efficiency. In addition to managing various transports, you have close contact with customers and internal stakeholders. As a member of the Freight NL management team, you contribute to the future of DSV and participate in quarterly meetings with clients. You achieve this by:

• coordinating and optimizing daily transport activities with internal and external stakeholders;
• ensuring correct, safe, and timely execution of all freight processes;
• delivering management information and steering KPIs to achieve targets;
• implementing proactive and inspiring personnel policies;
• empowering your team and driving continuous improvement and innovation.

Your team stands out within DSV by it’s drive to bring out the best in your team every day. Whether it's optimizing transport processes or celebrating successes together, you challenge each other every day.

We are DSV, we grow

DSV is a global provider of transport and logistics services. With offices in more than 90 countries and a growing network of partners, there is no place in the world we cannot reach via transport by air, sea, rail, courier or road or where we can offer storage in warehouses.

You know what's happening with customers because, as a relationship builder, you create a close collaboration between our freight department and your colleagues in account management, customer service, and finance, says Stefan Stoelinga, Director Freight & Distribution Management. 

In the Netherlands, we operate from over 40 branches, with more than 5,000 colleagues. Together we rise to the challenge of a rapidly changing environment. We make quick decisions at every level and combine ambition and teamwork. This is how we move forward and make a difference together.

You bring

• a passion for transport and the ability to inspire others;
• strong leadership, communication skills, and strategic insight;
• proven experience (5-10yrs) in a transport or logistics environment;
• the ability to communicate effectively in English (spoken and written);
• the drive to grow with DSV and keep moving forward in a dynamic environment.

It all counts for this vacancy of operations manager freight in Venlo or Maastricht. Furthermore, it is of course important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like to keep going, have guts and want to grow with DSV.

You get

Working at DSV means working at one of the top players in the logistics market. DSV is entrepreneurial and competitive, which is why we always want to grow as an organization. That is why we are looking for people who want to grow with us. Besides a challenging job in an international environment we also offer:

• a salary tailored to the knowledge and experience you bring.
• 5% bonus paid in November.
• 24 vacation days, 4 ADV (Additional Days Off) days, and 8% holiday pay.
• a favorable pension scheme, part of which is premium-free and a 5% employee contribution.
• access to knowledge and training through our DSV Academy. This allows you to grow and influence your career path.

Move forward

Send your resume with motivation or leave your details and we will contact you. Any questions about this vacancy? Our corporate recruiter Manouk Lips answers all your questions via +31 (0)6 5188 5961 or [email protected].

We will only contact you via our official company email addresses (e.g., @dsv.com or @nl.dsv.com) and never reach out to candidates through personal email providers such as Gmail or Hotmail.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

Working at DSV means playing in a different league.

As a global leader in transport and logistics, we have been on an extraordinary journey of growth. Let’s grow together as we continue to innovate, digitalise and build on our achievements.

With close to 160,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we work every day to offer solid services and meet our customers’ needs and help them achieve their goals. We know that the best way to achieve this is by bringing in new talent, fresh perspectives and ambitious individuals like you. 

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don’t just work – we aim to shape the future of logistics. This ambition fuels a dynamic environment built on collaboration with world-class team players, accountability and action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures and respect the dignity and rights of every individual. If you want to make an impact, be trusted by customers and grow your career in a forward-thinking company – this is the place to be.

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