Firmenich

Location: Venlo (the Netherlands)

Job model: Hybrid

Travelling: up to 10% internationally

INTRODUCTION

Are you a logistics performance and continuous improvement leader brimming with curiosity, a passion for execution, and an unwavering commitment to helping teams achieve near-perfection? Do you understand the vital role of driving operational excellence and fostering a culture that continuously challenges the norm to create something better? Do you have the discipline to measure our services and take daily actions to improve them? If so, we might be searching for you and your exceptional skills to help us manage our daily logistics operations performance and maximize the value we deliver to our customers and stakeholders.

Join us in our quest for excellence and make a significant impact!

DEI STATEMENT

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and Implementation of Global Governance: Establish a unified framework for measuring logistics performance, process quality, and KPIs across all our global operations, ensuring true harmony and consistency.
• Guidance and Mentoring: Guide and support a team of continuous improvement leads across various regions and functions, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Drive Performance Management: Champion the adoption of our performance management program throughout all regions and operations, ensuring alignment and commitment to our goals.
• Regular Updates: Communicate performance updates regularly to teams, leaders, and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.
• Accountability for Service Levels: Collaborate with regional teams to maintain and enhance service levels, taking shared responsibility for outcomes.
• Opportunities for Optimization: Work with teams and suppliers to uncover opportunities for value creation and operational optimization, driving continuous improvement.

WE BRING

• A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
• A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;

The opportunity to work for a company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose.

• A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
• Barrier-free communities within our organization where every employee is equally valued and respected – regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity.
• A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things and an eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Based on your experience, we offer a competitive base salary ranging from €90’000 to €120’00 per year (including holiday allowance and 13th month). Additional benefits include:

• 25 holiday days
• Bonus opportunities
• Option to buy more holiday days with a 6.11% My Choice budget
• And much more!

YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt) are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics performance management: managing and monitoring logistics KPIs for warehousing, transportation (road, sea, and air freight), and value-added services.
• Knowledge of SAP, transportation management tool from visibility control towers
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights.
• Proven ability to steer improvement programs and projects within the company and externally with partners and suppliers.
• Experience in conducting monthly performance reviews and executing improvement plans.
• Proficiency in English with strong communication skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal, latest by the 19th of June 2025. Due to data privacy reasons, we do not handle any applications sent by email. Please be so kind to use the link provided.

For further information, please contact Julia Adamenoka, Senior Talent Acquisition Expert (Julia.Adamenoka@dsm-firmenich.com).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMITMENT

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.

dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

ABOUT DSM-FIRMENICH

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.

www.dsm-firmenich.com

AGENCY STATEMENT

Pease note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentages or similar.