LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Netherlands, 's-Heerenberg (Office) 36-40 hours
Come work with one of the most innovative brands in the world!
Specialized is more than just a bike company. We are a company filled with passionate cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts who are dedicated to innovation, environmental advocacy, and creating bikes & equipment (shoes, saddles, helmets, apparel, etc.) for every kind of rider.
We’re looking for an experienced Logistics Specialist who is to drive our operations capable of inbound / outbound / inventory performance and also upgrade processes.
This is a great opportunity to join a fun, fast paced, and passionate culture and make a significant difference in the cycling community with amazing products that cyclists love.
As a Logistics Specialist, you will be office based and responsible for executing an assigned scope using our ERP system and other tools across multiple process flows such as, inbound, outbound or inventory mgmt. These processes must be delivered to the high satisfaction level of our customers.
In the role, you will work closely with our Logistics partners primarily collaborating with our 3PL Warehouse, Customs, Planning & Sales teams, and be a key member of our logistics network across our regions.
You will be joining a team of 10 people that manage our mainland Europe logistics operations.
Key responsibilities and outputs
- Inbound: Manage schedule & priorities for incoming ASNs & POs before receipt at the warehouse
- Inbound: Manage documentation integrity for incoming shipments and ensure Customs partner & warehouse has all information, and managing exceptions
- Inbound: Ensuring all inbound shipments are processed in Oracle on-time to our KPIs / priorities maximising our sales opportunity, and follow up with 3PL/Vendors on any exceptions
- Customs: Assist in requests to support and work closely with our VAT & Duty team
- Inventory management.: Ensuring robust cycle count process at warehouse, and reconciliation between our Oracle ERP & 3PL WMS based on exception reports
- Inventory: Investigate discrepancies across the logistic flow, find root cause and drive resolution
- Outbound: Work with demand planning and sales team on flagging & prioritizing urgent deliveries
- Outbound: Work with our 3PLs to ensure customer orders are processed accurately in a timely manner
- Review and refine day-to-day internal logistics processes across functions, based on identified opportunities.
- Support EMEA Logistics teammates with key continuous improvement projects.
Knowledge and experience required
- MBO+ / HBO background logistics related
- Minimum of 5 years experience within logistics, inventory and supply chain management experience, with a strong operational and execution focus
- Experienced at Managing and delivering processes with a 3PL
- Excellent speaking and writing skills in English
- Strong systems experience with any of Oracle ERP, WMS or TMS
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with excellent Excel skills, Tableau, Apex & RPA an advantage
- Able to cope with multiple high priorities and deadlines. Well organized including good planning skills
- Experience with import processes as a plus
How will you stand out
- Being a team player, enthusiastic and proactive
- Good communication skills
- Having a heart for the cycling industry
Skills Required
- MBO+ or HBO education with a logistics-related background
- At least 5 years of experience in logistics, inventory, and supply chain management
- Experience managing and delivering processes with a third-party logistics provider
- Excellent spoken and written English skills
- Strong experience with Oracle ERP, WMS, or TMS systems
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with strong planning and organizational skills
- Experience with import processes
- Experience with Tableau, Apex, or RPA
Specialized Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Specialized and has not been reviewed or approved by Specialized.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Fidelity offers up to $5,000 in annual employer matching with immediate vesting, and the company covers plan administrative fees for active employees. This provides strong retirement support within the total package.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe 6–8 weeks at 100% pay for birthing recovery and 8 weeks of fully paid parental bonding, alongside fertility benefits and adoption assistance. Some materials indicate certain roles or locations may offer even longer fully paid leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Cycling‑centric perks include substantial gear discounts, race entry fee support, on‑site fitness options, healthy on‑site meals, an employee bike service center, and a dog‑friendly HQ. These benefits can meaningfully enhance day‑to‑day experience for those who value the cycling culture.
Specialized Insights
What We Do
Founded on the principle of performance and fueled by innovation, our focus on the rider and their needs is our constant. From seasoned pros and weekend warriors, to kids and commuters—if you ride, we’re for you. The passion we have for sharing our love of bikes with the world can be seen in those who choose to work here. Headquartered in Morgan Hill, CA, the passionate and creative teammates at Specialized have designed and manufactured the world's most innovative bikes and gear since 1974. Are you ready to join our team and help pedal the planet forward?
