Transport Supplier Specialist at Rituals

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Result Orientation, Supplier Management, Performance Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Logistics Execution, Cost Control, Continuous Improvement, Operational Insight, Hands-On Mindset, Proactive Attitude, Influencing Skills, Excel Proficiency, Power BI Proficiency, Transport Management Systems, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Job Description With Supply Chain you are at the heart of our operations. This is where simplicity, reliability and innovation come together to create smart and sustainable solutions that support the growth of our brand worldwide. At Rituals, we believe that every journey matters — including the journey our products take to reach customers, stores and warehouses. As a Transport Supplier Specialist, you play a key role in ensuring that our transport network performs reliably, efficiently and responsibly, every single day. In this role, you are responsible for managing regional and global transport flows across road, sea and air, executed by our external logistics partners. Operating at an operational level, you focus on performance management, cost control and continuous improvement. You help ensure that deliveries are executed in line with agreed service levels and budgets, while contributing to the future development of Rituals’ transport network. You work closely with transport providers and internal stakeholders and act as a key point of contact for operational performance. By combining data-driven insights with a hands-on mindset, you directly impact customer satisfaction, business continuity and sustainability. You report to the Sr. Manager Transport Operations. Your key responsibilities Ensure reliable and efficient execution of regional and global transport flows across B2B and B2C channels, in line with agreed service levels and budgets. Own transport performance management for selected suppliers, including KPI tracking, cost control, CO₂ impact and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead operational performance reviews with carriers and internal stakeholders, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions where needed. Act as the primary operational contact for transport providers, managing day-to-day execution, escalations and alignment on priorities. Prepare the transport network for seasonal peaks and key business moments through effective planning and collaboration with internal teams. Translate data and insights into actionable improvements that support service excellence, cost efficiency and the future scalability of the transport network. Qualifications A strong result orientation with a structured approach to supplier and performance management. A hands-on mindset and strong sense of ownership in logistics execution. Analytical skills combined with operational insight and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence across teams and external partners. Confidence in working with data, dashboards and performance metrics. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or a related field. 3–5 years of experience in transport or logistics operations, preferably within a Retail or FMCG environment. Proven experience managing external suppliers, 3PLs and performance frameworks. Proficiency in Excel, Power BI and transport management systems. Experience working in complex logistics environments with multiple stakeholders. Additional Information YOUR PATH TO A NEW CAREER Grow with us! The next steps are: Apply via our website (make sure you meet the requirements and tell us why you apply) Our recruiter will contact you within 10 working days. A first interview follows in our Central Head Office in Amsterdam. You do an online assessment. You have the second interview. In the event of a positive outcome, you will receive a proposal with the terms of employment. Any questions? Our recruiter is happy to speak to you via Pieter.deboer@rituals.com. Please note that applications via e-mail and LinkedIn are not taken into consideration. We kindly ask recruitment agencies to refrain from acquisition efforts. Unsolicited CVs or resumes will not be taken into consideration and will be treated as not received Rituals Job Grade HO: 14 Rituals Job Family: Planning Department: Central Head Office Head Office Department: Supply Chain Logistics

Responsibilities

The Transport Supplier Specialist is responsible for managing regional and global transport flows, ensuring reliable and efficient execution across B2B and B2C channels. This includes performance management, cost control, and continuous improvement initiatives.