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Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Head of Logistics Services

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeAntwerp, Belgium

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a technical field is required; an engineering degree, such as chemistry or electromechanics, is preferred.
  • Several years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, or a production environment are required.
  • Broad interest in logistics and technical disciplines, with motivation to develop in logistics processes, rail transport, digitalization, and transport of dangerous goods.
  • Strong analytical ability and excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.
  • Ability to work comfortably in a dynamic and continually changing environment and take responsibility proactively.
  • Fluent communication in Dutch and English is required; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, organize, and further develop the logistics services.
  • Together with the department heads, direct teams in Forwarding, Central Shipping, and Garage, and ensure efficient cooperation between departments.
  • Create an environment in which employees can develop, achieve results, and contribute to organizational objectives.
  • Manage the entire rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
  • Direct a large group of employees together with the department heads and coach them in their daily tasks.
  • Prepare operational and investment budgets and monitor and control them.
  • Deliver the established KPIs and initiate improvement initiatives to raise organizational performance.
  • Lead and coordinate complex logistics, supply chain, and technical investment projects, ensuring efficient execution.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement optimization and efficiency programs that deliver sustainable results.
  • Translate strategic objectives into concrete actions and engage employees and managers in carrying them out.
  • Proactively respond to opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing logistics environment, with attention to digitalization, innovation, and change management.
  • Represent the organization in national and international consultation bodies and build sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • An engineering degree, for example in chemistry or electromechanics.
  • Knowledge of German.

About the Company

Evonik

Global specialty chemicals manufacturer and supplier

Evonik is a global specialty chemicals company that makes high-value ingredients used in everyday products, such as cars, footwear, and animal feed. Its products are designed to enhance performance by providing tailored chemical solutions across multiple industries and applications. Evonik operates in more than 100 countries, producing specialty chemicals through advanced formulations and manufacturing processes that meet specific customer needs. The company differentiates itself by its focused strategy on high-margin specialty chemicals after restructuring, its large, multinational manufacturing footprint, and ongoing efficiency-improvement efforts that paused major acquisitions through 2027 to prioritize internal transformation. The goal is to strengthen its leadership in specialty chemicals and sustain profitable growth by delivering specialized ingredients and performance materials while improving operational efficiency.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Essen, Germany
Founded
2007

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