Supervisor Transport Solutions

• a bachelor level of working and thinking, preferably in logistics, supply chain, business administration or a similar field;
• at least 5 years of experience in transport, freight, distribution or supply chain, preferably within a logistics service provider;
• experience leading, coaching or coordinating a team in an operational environment;
• strong communication skills and the ability to connect customers, carriers and internal stakeholders effectively;
• analytical skills, result orientation and experience with KPIs, reporting and process improvement;
• excellent command of Dutch and English.

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 that matches your knowledge and experience;
• 24 holidays, 4 additional leave days (ADV), and 8% holiday pay;
• access to training and courses through our DSV Academy and external providers, helping you grow and shape your career;
• a favourable pension scheme, partly non-contributory, with an employee contribution of 5%;
• a focus on mindfulness and your mental well-being through our partner Open-Up, which you and your family can access for free and without limits.

Job Req Number: 125665
Time Type: Full Time

Move forward as Supervisor Transport Solutions at DSV in Venlo

Are you ready to lead a team that makes a daily difference in transport solutions for our Contract Logistics customers? At DSV, you have the opportunity to strengthen structure, performance and collaboration across the South-East Netherlands region.

As supervisor transport solutions, you are responsible for the daily leadership and development of a team of 5 colleagues. Your team delivers efficient, reliable and cost-conscious transport solutions for our customers within Contract Logistics. You create overview, set priorities and ensure customer agreements, carrier performance and operational processes are aligned: you're on it.

How you do this? You combine operational leadership with stakeholder management and continuous improvement. You monitor transport performance, resolve escalations and act as an important link between customers, carriers, warehouse operations, account management and management. You create clear ways of working, develop your team and take initiative to make processes smarter, more consistent and future-ready. You achieve this by:

• leading and developing a team of 5 direct reports, including coaching, capacity planning, performance conversations and stimulating ownership;
• safeguarding daily operations by monitoring transport activities, setting priorities and resolving escalations in a timely and professional way;
• connecting customers, carriers and internal stakeholders so service levels, costs, quality and operational feasibility remain continuously balanced;
• improving processes and data-driven ways of working by analysing transport data, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing best practices within Transport Solutions.

Your team stands out within DSV through its combination of transport expertise, customer focus and ownership. Together, you ensure a reliable transport operation, maximum visibility on performance and a strong foundation for further growth of Transport Solutions within Contract Logistics.

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.

The great thing about this role is that you have direct impact on the quality, structure and further professionalisation of our transport solutions, 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.

It all counts for this vacancy of Supervisor Transport Solutions in Venlo. Furthermore, it is important that you feel at home with us. That will certainly be possible if you like taking responsibility, giving direction to a team and growing with DSV.

Working at DSV is like competing in the best sports.

As a world leader in transport and logistics, we have experienced extraordinary growth. And we continue this by remaining innovative, digitizing, and building upon our successes.

With nearly 150,000 colleagues in more than 90 countries, we provide solid service to our customers every day and help them achieve their goals. We know that we can best achieve this by attracting new talent, fresh perspectives, and ambitious people like you.

At DSV, performance is in our DNA. We don't just work in logistics - we want to shape the future of logistics. This ambition translates into a dynamic environment based on collaboration with world-class team players, taking responsibility, and taking action. We value inclusivity, embrace different cultures, and respect every individual. If you want to make an impact, earn the trust of customers, and build your career with the nicest colleagues in the Netherlands, then DSV is your employer!

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