Transportation Operations Consultant (cold chain)

For a big pharmaceutical client, we are looking for an enthusiastic team player to join our Transport Operations team!

What will your daily tasks be?

• Oversee daily transportation operations for product replenishment across Hubs, Affiliate, and Distributor DCs, including shipments between manufacturing sites and within the EMEA IM network
• Manage business activities: intake, order processing, and shipment handling
• Supervise daily operations, including shipment tracking through the IM EMEA internal control tower
• Proactively identify and resolve key issues, focusing on continuous improvements in transportation routes, resource management, and value optimization
• Address complex supplier performance, quality problems, and operational issues, while developing solutions for business continuity and process improvements
• Manage new product introductions (NPIs), tech transfers, and SRVs as needed
• Monitor performance with 3PL/4PL partners using metrics and drive ongoing improvements
• Represent IBF Transportation in E2E IM Supply Chain forums and projects, collaborating with various functions such as Delivery, CT Operations, IRTE, 3PL, Quality, Security, and Global Logistics Procurement

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent by experience
• Expertise in transport operations across all modes, logistics, international trade flows, import/export processes, and related documentation/regulations
• Strong knowledge of cold chain distribution, GxP, Dangerous Goods transportation, and adherence to safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Highly detail-oriented with a customer-focused mindset and a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., 3PLs, Control Towers)
• Process-oriented with analytical skills to improve efficiency in transport operations and process flow
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, with experience working in complex operations across the EMEA region and matrix organizations
• Very good teamplayer, and a fluent communicator in English and Dutch

• Challenging projects based on your interests and skills
• Personal follow-up and clear, transparent communication both before and after commencement of employment
• Possibility to follow extra training
• Inspiring network events and legendary after work drinks
• Strong network of industry leading clients
• Expertise within IT, Engineering and Life Sciences
• A flying start for every junior, growth opportunities and possibility to share gathered knowledge for more senior employees