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GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.  

Reference

2026-17217  

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Operational activities - Local Management

Job title

Operations manager Alo M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

Possibly morning/evening/night shifts, saturdays (especially during peak season)

Job description

5. Results areas;

I. Policy
Result; Carries out and monitors the operational policy as established by the site manager.

- Periodically evaluates the operational policy implemented. Informs the site manager when the policy needs to be adjusted in the interim.
- Is responsible for the timely identification of points for improvement with regard to new (logistical) ways of working and methods for safeguarding the service provision and communicates these to the Site Manager; Will formulate guidelines for this purpose and, after approval by the Site Manager, implement them and sees to it that the guidelines are applied correctly;

II. Budget/Financial;
Result; responsible to operate within the framework of the budget of the respective department and pursue the established ratios.

- Responsible for weekly reporting to the site manager.
- Makes a price proposal for VAS (Value Added Service) based on measurements, analyses/reports.
- In cooperation with the site manager draws up the departmental budget or assesses the proposed partial budgets.
- Is budget responsible; co-decides on the optimization of (guidelines and procedures related to) the operational organization.
- Identifies commercial opportunities for generating new business with the customer and takes action by drawing the attention of internal parties.
- Develops actions and instruments to increase the quality of service and control costs.
- Is responsible for correct time registration of his departments and invoicing.

III. Relationship Management;
Outcome; strengthen internal network with other sites. External relationship management is grafted on a good working relationship with customer(s) and supplier(s).

- Advises in the policy of regarding the strategic and commercial choice of suppliers, agents and customers.
- Conducts consultations and promotes cooperation with his fellow (operations) manager(s) to achieve synergy and optimize processes and handling of daily operations.
- Performs contract management of suppliers.
- Communicates with customers on operational matters and acts as a contact person for customers.

IV. Operations;
Results; provide services to customers in accordance and in line with the Service Level Agreement and/or contractual obligations.

- Ensures establishment of operational objectives and standards.
- Supervises the execution of an efficient and effective planning and administration in the operational process and determines priorities.
- Contributes from his own discipline to any multidisciplinary projects in the role of project manager.
- Manages and monitors processes and work instructions of the various departments.
- Monitors the quality, quantity and continuity of services;
- Is responsible for own safety and that of colleagues and adheres to the instructions issued for that purpose;
- Monitors Service Level Agreement and timely intervene and/or escalate during implementation.

V. Quality;

Applicant's profile

7. Job Profile;

Job requirements
- Logistical education on HBO level or obtained through knowledge and/or experience
- Additional training in the field of logistics
- Thorough knowledge of logistics automation packages (warehouse management systems/transport management systems)
- Experience with financial management and preparation of budgets
- Knowledge of common administrative processes
- Leadership/Coaching
- Prior to the start of employment, an employee with Dutch nationality must provide a Certificate of Good Behavior to GEODIS, which is requested from the municipality in which the employee resides (digitally in most cases) based on a profile issued by GEODIS. For employees with a nationality other than Dutch, a similar document is required, issued by the competent authorities in the country in which the employee is registered.
If working in a site where air cargo is handled (currently site Rotterdam), this document must be reapplied for and issued every 5 years.


Specific job characteristics and skills
- Command of the Dutch and English languages in word and writing (depending on the situation, possibly a second foreign language) required to communicate at all levels and to prepare reports and policy notes.
- Social skills, required to maintain thorough internal and external contacts within all sections.

Working time (%)

100

Position location

Position place

Europe, Netherlands, Flevoland

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Dutch (Fluent)