Logistics Specialist

Logistics Specialist – Hoofddorp, The Netherlands

• Location: Hoofddorp, The Netherlands (on-site/hybrid)
• Reports to: Logistics Manager
• Employment type: Full-time

About CSafe

CSafe offers the most comprehensive temperature-management packaging solutions for pharmaceutical cold chain shipping needs around the world, ensuring patients receive life-enhancing products. With a patient-centered focus, deep industry expertise and a commitment to innovation, CSafe continues to deliver industry-leading solutions across multiple business segments. Our team operates with curiosity, humility, accountability and an entrepreneurial spirit to deliver on our vision and mission.

The Role

CSafe is seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our team at our Hoofddorp site, where you will play a critical part in keeping our global lease fulfilment and supply chain operations running seamlessly. You will partner with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure leased product availability across our service centres and hubs, while managing transportation performance, controlling costs and supporting the efficiency of our global logistics network.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor and maintain container fleet inventory levels to ensure customer leases are shipped on time.
• Use systems to track inventory, shipments and asset positioning across the global network.
• Establish and manage relationships with third-party logistics service providers (3PLs).
• Plan and execute domestic and international shipments, coordinating air, road and ocean transportation as required.
• Follow up with 3PLs on required documentation, information or questions to ensure smooth execution of planned inventory moves.
• Proactively identify and resolve shipment delays, disruptions and inventory imbalances, escalating critical issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, customs requirements (including EU customs procedures) and applicable quality standards, such as GDP where relevant.
• Support the negotiation and evaluation of transportation rates and service agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Support, Finance, Technical Support, Sales and other internal teams to meet business needs.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service levels and reduce operational costs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support global logistics operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree (HBO/WO) in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or a related field.
• 3–5 years of global logistics or supply chain experience.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
• Familiarity with ERP/TMS systems and inventory management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook); intermediate Excel skills preferred.
• Experience with Power BI is a plus, but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to organise data and responsibilities and prioritise by importance.
• Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to work with varied internal and external customers and respond to changing requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• A self-starter who drives results with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, teamwork and presentation skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); knowledge of Dutch or another European language is an advantage.
• Right to work in the Netherlands.

Working Arrangements

On-site presence at our Hoofddorp office three to four days per week.

Occasional travel (approx. 5%) for training, meetings or vendor interactions.