Logistics Specialist Ghent or Rotterdam office

Rotterdam - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Founded in 1920 Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The companys innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms deep customer engagement and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation building and construction and consumables. As a globally inclusive company Eastman employs approximately 13000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport Tennessee USA. For more information visit.

The Role

The Logistics Specialist is the business units primary logistics representative for a defined set of locations and assigned modes with endtoend operational accountability for the performance of logistics service providers. You will manage and drive supplier performance acting as the subjectmatter expert for internal and external stakeholders on all operational topics while ensuring delivery reliability costeffective execution and regulatory compliance. The Specialist continually monitors and diagnoses performance trends and KPIs leads rootcause analyses and implements robust corrective actions with crossfunctional partners. As an operational SAP expert you will provide firstline troubleshooting and support Procurement during tender implementation and strategicsourcing activities. You may lead or support continuousimprovement and networkoptimization projects and will be a key contributor to the digitization and process transformation within logistics.

The role reports to the EMEA Logistics Operations Manager.

This position is for Rotterdam The Netherlands or Ghent Belgium.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:

Operationally responsible for the assigned business unit and mode (Road Intermodal Warehousing &Terminals) ensuring logistics operations align with business needs and service expectations.
Monitor analyse and diagnose logistics performance trends (KPIs OTIF lead times cost per ton claims incidents) and deliver improvement plans; ensure actions are implemented and benefits realised.
Expert in operational execution in SAP as well as first-line trouble shooting and understands the integration needed to have Logistics Service Providers successfully operate. Custodian for SAP accuracy on the order-level.
Own endtoend oversight of our Logistics Service Providers performance for the assigned mode; set clear expectations monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions to meet service and cost targets.
Manages the NC and complain system. Lead root cause analyses for service failures or incidents and coordinate crossfunctional remediation with Supply Chain Procurement Site Operations Customer Service and external partners.
Diagnoses trends identifies improvement opportunities and implements solutions in coordination with stakeholders.
Manages supplier scorecards and standard operating procedures and ensures corrective actions are implemented where improvements are necessary.
Evaluates service with an understanding on the impacts of costs to businesses and offers options to improve performance.
Support procurement and sourcing activities for tenders and contract implementations by translating commercial terms into operational KPIs and acceptance criteria.
Identify cost saving opportunities through process improvement network or route optimisation and supplier negotiation; support implementation of savings initiatives.
Provide regular performance reporting to stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships across internal functions and external vendors.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelors degree
Experience in logistics or supply chain roles preferred
Track record in operational excellence SOP development safety & compliance and supplier management
Experience with SAP (or similar ERP systems); strong MS Office skills
Languages: Fluent English (verbal and written)
Personal attributes: High ownership and bias for action collaborative cross-functional communicator strong analytical mindset decisive under pressure able to prioritize multiple activities and influence without direct authority and able to work with accuracy and precision.

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Enabling Competencies

Operational drive and execution focus
Results orientation and accountability
Critical thinking & problem solving
Customer focus
Influence & collaboration builds constructive relationships across functions and with suppliers.
Decision making under uncertainty
Continuous improvement mindset identifies opportunities and follows through implementation.

Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability pregnancy veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.

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