Manager Transportation Operations

Job Title:
Manager Transportation Operations

Location:
Venlo, Netherlands

Join dsm-firmenich as Manager Transportation Operations and take the lead in optimizing global logistics operations across a high-volume, complex network. You'll shape transportation strategy, mitigate global risks, and drive innovation across a system that handles over 5 million pallet movements annually. This is your opportunity to make a measurable impact in a science-led, purpose-driven company that values sustainability, agility, and continuous improvement.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global transportation strategies and risk mitigation plans to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Lead transportation performance management, including system parameters, lead times, and cost tracking.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency, reduce costs, and harmonize global operations.
• Act as subject matter expert for global and regional logistics teams, providing strategic and operational guidance.
• Collaborate with sourcing to select, contract, and implement logistics providers that meet cost, reliability, and lead time targets.
• Serve as transport safety advisor and manage marine cargo insurance claims, ensuring compliance with SHE and regulatory standards.

We Offer

• Unique career paths across health, nutrition, and beauty – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
• A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
• A science-led company with cutting-edge research and creativity – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers.
• Growth that keeps up with you – join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
• A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
• A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in transportation or supply chain management in a multinational environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; strong knowledge of global logistics and network strategy.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale supply chain and IT projects, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost optimization.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP), and deep understanding of transport safety, SHE, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, financial, and risk management skills to monitor transport costs, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead across diverse cultural and technical backgrounds.

About Dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don't just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it's fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that's better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you're making a difference, we'll make sure you're growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They're essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we
go beyond, together.
Our Application Process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ). For further information, please contact Maria Roman, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ).

Inclusion, Belonging And Equal Opportunity Statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that's exactly the kind of culture we're building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we're serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we're committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we're here to help – just let us know what you need, and we'll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement
We're managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you're applying as an individual, we'd love to hear from you. We're not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.