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Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Supervisor Traffic

Logistics & TransportationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVenlo, Netherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • MBO/HBO working and thinking level is required.
  • Experience in transport, traffic, or logistics coordination is required.
  • Experience in a supervisory or coordinating role is required.
  • Knowledge of Excel and ERP/TMS systems is required; SAP is preferred.
  • A good command of English is required.
  • Full-time availability and willingness to work shifts are required.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Legal right to work in the Netherlands at the time of applying is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily outbound transport planning and ensure KPIs and service levels are achieved.
  • Lead daily meetings with the team to review planning, priorities, and staffing needs.
  • Manage and coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor transport flows and adjust planning throughout the day when needed.
  • Resolve escalations such as delays, shipment issues, and other operational challenges.
  • Monitor transport performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and costs.
  • Coach and motivate the team to maintain high performance.
  • Take responsibility for daily coordination of transport flows, including inbound and outbound shipments, and ensure carriers deliver according to plan.
  • Make operational decisions on the floor, adjust planning when needed, and continuously improve transport performance and efficiency.
  • Oversee daily planning, execution, staffing, and operational continuity within the department.
  • Lead a team of Traffic Employees and report to the Warehouse Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with SAP is preferred.

About the Company

Bertelsmann

Global media, services, and education conglomerate

Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.4B
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835

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