Employment agency Manpower is looking for a Logistics Analyst & Shipment Specialist for a company in Enkhuizen.
This role is the strategic engine behind global R&D logistics excellence. You ensure timely, compliant, and seamless movement of biological and seed materials, transforming shipping operations with data-driven insights, system optimization, and proactive risk management. Your work directly supports innovation and sustainability initiatives worldwide.
Your key responsibilities include:
Data Analysis & System Optimization (10%)
- Analyze logistics data and generate actionable insights
- Maintain dashboards in Power BI and Tableau to support decision-making
- Collaborate with IT and global operations to optimize ERP, TMS, and WMS systems
Global Shipping & Operational Planning (60%)
- Coordinate end-to-end shipment of seeds and biological materials worldwide
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs, and phytosanitary standards
- Maintain shipment quality, traceability, and packaging standards
- Plan and optimize inbound/outbound flows aligned with research schedules
- Identify risks and implement preventive measures
- Investigate deviations and implement corrective actions
- Continuous Improvement & Leadership (15%)
- Standardize and optimize global logistics processes
- Lead Lean Six Sigma and digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance
Stakeholder Collaboration (15%)
- Serve as the key liaison between R&D, Commercial, P&S, and IT
- Build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Influence decisions with data-driven insights and operational expertise
Continuous Improvement & Leadership (15%)
- Standardize and optimize global logistics processes
- Lead Lean Six Sigma and digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance
What's in it for you
- Gross salary of €18.33 per hour
- Travel allowance according to company policy
- Full-time position
- Temporary contract via Manpower
- Free development opportunities via Manpower Academy (over 200 online courses)
- Pension through Manpower
We cannot provide more information about this organization at this moment. You will be informed in the next steps of the recruitment process.
Working hours
Full-time: 08:00 - 17:00