Transportation Management Supervisor

The LYCRA Company has built a leading position in the Apparel industry over the years via a continuous stream of value-adding fiber, fabric or garment innovations enabled and supported by a network of strategic partners across the entire value chain. This contributed to make the LYCRA® brand a unique asset that still powers today one of the most iconic and valuable corporate franchises in the Apparel industry. It is all reflected in our corporate vision: “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions”.

Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Management Supervisor to lead our Transport planning team. The Transportation Management Supervisor plays an important role in the European logistics organization, coordinating the Transport planning department (4 FTE) in Kerkrade, to fulfill our customer needs. Reporting to the European Logistics Manager, the Transportation Management Supervisor will focus on providing a profitable, reliable, and timely service to our customers (internal and external). The ideal candidate will have project management experience, supervisory skills and a strong background in transportation. In this role you will be involved in logistics engineering tasks, as well as supervision the Transport planning department. It requires a hands-on approach and will support the European Logistics Manager in optimizing our logistics processes.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation Planning: Develop and implement transportation plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods.
• Project Management: Lead and participate in logistics projects, ensuring they are completed on time and successfully.
• Supervision: Oversee and coach a transport planning team of 4FTE, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Data Analysis: Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement process improvements to enhance logistics processes. Follow-up on quality notifications, conduct Root Cause Analysis, etc.
• Reporting: Monitoring performance and results, keep track of KPI’s. Prepare and present reports (metrics) on logistics performance to (senior) management.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments globally to coordinate logistics activities and resolve any issues.
• Ensure all logistics activities comply with relevant regulations and company policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a professional logistics environment.
• Strong supervisory skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Proven project management experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates a practical, proactive, results-focused approach.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong business awareness with the ability to work in a complex, dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Behavior driven by integrity and humility
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Strong systems skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). (SAP knowledge is desirable.)

Compensation/Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its innovative products, technical expertise, sustainable solutions, and unmatched marketing support. The LYCRA Company owns leading consumer and trade brands: LYCRA®, LYCRA HyFit®, LYCRA® T400®, COOLMAX®, THERMOLITE®, ELASPAN®, SUPPLEX®, and TACTEL®. The LYCRA Company’s legacy stretches back to 1958 with the invention of the original spandex yarn, LYCRA® fiber. Today, The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers’ products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer’s need for comfort and lasting performance. For more information, visit www.thelycracompany.com

As a principled-based organization, The LYCRA Company is committed to a fair, respectful, and equitable workplace that embraces diversity and reflects the communities in which it operates. This helps foster an environment where employees feel valued, fulfilled, and able to achieve their full potential. Furthermore, we believe that a diverse workforce operating in such an environment is central to our success, as we need not only the right skill sets but also a wide breadth of perspectives and ideas, diverse life experiences, & a seamless collaboration between employees to achieve our company purpose of “enhancing life through innovative garment solutions.

Soort dienstverband: Fulltime, Uitzicht op vast

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Opleiding:

• HBO (Gewenst)

Ervaring:

• Microsoft Excel: 2 jaar (Vereist)
• Analytisch vermogen: 3 jaar (Vereist)
• Leidinggevende : 2 jaar (Gewenst)
• Transportmanagement: 3 jaar (Gewenst)
• Logistiek: 3 jaar (Gewenst)
• Supplychain: 3 jaar (Gewenst)
• Supplychainmanagement: 3 jaar (Gewenst)

Taal:

• Nederlands (Gewenst)
• Engels (Gewenst)

Toestemming om te werken:

• Nederland (Vereist)

Werklocatie: Fysiek