Manager Logistics & Fulfilment Amsterdam • EY

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Manager Logistics & Fulfilment

EY is a global leader in (tech) Consultancy, Assurance, Tax & Transactions, with a clear ambition: ‘Shape the future with confidence.’ Our mission is to empower organizations to navigate the complexities of the future with assurance. We strive to ask the right questions that lead to innovative solutions and impactful results. This commitment to making a difference is a core driver for our Business Consulting practice.

Join our Supply Chain & Operations (SC&O) team, comprising approximately 45 professionals dedicated to transforming and redesigning operations, supply chains, warehousing, (digital) logistics, and smart factories. Within these domains, the Logistics & Fulfilment team specializes in optimizing logistics and fulfilment operations, enhancing efficiency, and fostering sustainable growth. We achieve this by guiding organizations through comprehensive end-to-end logistics transformation programs—from strategy development to implementation.

We are seeking a Manager Logistics & Fulfilment with (international) consulting experience to enhance our SC&O Consulting practice in Amsterdam (The Netherlands). In this role, you will be the driving force behind challenging transformative projects that significantly improve our clients' business performance.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead logistics transformation initiatives, driving impactful change that enhances client operations.
• Collaborate with Senior Logistics & Fulfilment Executives at global organizations to design and implement innovative strategies in Logistics and Fulfilment.
• Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with internal teams and clients, identifying new business opportunities in an international context (e.g., responding to RFPs, developing proposals, and contributing to thought leadership).
• Design and execute comprehensive logistics strategies, leveraging digital tools such as WMS, TMS, and logistics control towers in partnership with technology teams and third-party providers.
• Stay abreast of technological advancements and innovations in digital logistics, analytics, hyper-automation, and the broader supply chain ecosystem.

Skills and attributes for success

Do you excel in a dynamic, ambitious, and collaborative team environment? Are you adaptable and willing to travel as needed? If you are passionate about elevating our rapidly growing team and possess the following qualifications, we want to hear from you!

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Excellent analytical capabilities that help you to strategize and think conceptually with the communication skills to share your ideas in a convincing way.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and change management skills that allow you to deliver complex transformation projects within set boundaries.
• A commercial acumen that enables you to identify and develop high-quality relationships, converting them into business opportunities and effectively selling consulting projects for sustained growth.
• Leadership experience with a people-centric approach, committed to mentoring and developing team members in an international setting.
• 6 – 8 years of experience in supply chain management consulting, with a focus on logistics, operational excellence, and digital tools (e.g., TMS, WMS, OMS, control towers). This may include international or boutique consulting as well as consulting experience through an in-house consulting or transformation team within a larger organization.
• A master’s degree (WO) in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, with fluency in English.

Ideally, you will also have

• Certification and/or extensive hands-on experience with tools such as Blue Yonder TMS/WMS, SAP TM, and Aera.
• Experience engaging with both senior executives and operational personnel within client organizations.
• An open and flexible mindset regarding international assignments and diverse projects within the supply chain.
• Experience in developing and delivering logistics decarbonization programs for multinational clients.
• Proficiency in the Dutch language.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development. At EY, your competencies and your areas of interest will determine your future:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Find out more on  about the many benefits to which you are entitled as employee at EY.

Recruitment procedure – How can you prepare for a long life together?

The application process consists of a telephone screening, an online assessmenttest, and three interviews.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please apply now by submitting your CV and motivation letter (in English).

Research has shown that women only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the requirements, whereas some men already apply if they meet 60%. So, are you interested in this job position, but do you hesitate due to some of the criteria listed above? Please feel encouraged to apply. Become part of our high-performing teams! If you have any questions, please contact us!

An (online) assessment and a pre-employment screening are part of the application procedure.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.