Senior Transportation Specialist

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Are you ready to take ownership of global transportation flows and drive impact in an international, high-tech supply chain? As a Senior Transportation Specialist at Enza Zaden, you play a key role in ensuring our vegetable seeds reach customers worldwide—efficiently, compliantly, and on time.

This is why you want to join us as Senior Transportation Specialist at Enza Zaden

• Manage transport flows across international markets
• Take the lead in improving transportation performance
• Work at the intersection of logistics, compliance and optimization
• Partner with internal teams, logistics providers and authorities worldwide

Make a difference as Senior Transportation Specialist

As a Senior Transportation Specialist, you manage the planning and execution of all transportation activities across multiple international regions. In this senior operational role, you combine subject matter expertise, ownership and strong problem solving skills.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate commercial and non-commercial shipments via air, sea, road and courier;
• Monitor, analyze and report on logistics KPIs, costs and carrier performance;
• Act as the main point of contact for operational transport issues and first line escalations;
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives in transportation and supply chain processes;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in ERP systems;
• Balance logistics costs and service levels in line with business targets;
• Ensure compliant customs processes, including Incoterms and export documentation.

You will report to the Manager Transportation & Customs and collaborate closely with teams across Customer Service, Processing and Distribution.

What you bring as a future colleague

• A completed higher professional education (HBO / Bachelor) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration Transportation Management or similar;

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain or a Transport related position, ideally within FMCG, pharmaceuticals or the seed industry;

• Strong understanding of transportation, shipping, export, export documentation, customs clearance and phytosanitary requirements;

• Experience working with ERP systems and automated tools;

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with external partners;

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

• Proficiency in English and the local language, spoken and written.

You are proactive, accurate and comfortable working in a dynamic global environment. You enjoy taking ownership, solving issues quickly and collaborating with many stakeholders.

Enza Zaden as your employer  

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: vegetables with better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution is valued. Throughout our 86 years, our family values, passion, independence and our focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people eat our vegetables every day, something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.

What we offer

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;

• 25 paid vacation days (with the option to buy additional days);

• 1 paid vitality day, plus extra days depending on age;

• Contribution for overnight stays if you live further away from Enza Zaden;

• Laptop + phone.

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development;

• Tailor-made leadership development programs and access to our global e-learning platform;

• Employer-sponsored retirement benefits.

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden, click on this link to our website. 

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.

Do you have any questions about the application process? Please contact Jasmijn Kaagman, Recruiter, via ja.kaagman@enzazaden.nl

Good to know

• A business case assessment is part of the application process;

• This role requires a VGB;

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer.