Transport Specialist
GISOU WANTS YOU!
ABOUT US
At Gisou we are on a mission to make the world GLOW! 🐝
As a rapidly growing scale-up, we're dedicated to crafting iconic beauty products and activations, and building a world-class team to drive our vision and brand forward. We are talent obsessed and deeply believe that the raw skills of our people, and their collective brilliance is what makes us truly extraordinary!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Transport Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of goods within our supply chain. You will oversee the execution, and optimisation of transportation activities to meet customer and business requirements against the price possible. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and service providers to maintain seamless operations and support Gisou’s growth trajectory.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES. This includes, but is not limited to:
Transportation Planning: Organise and coordinate the transport of goods, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
Carrier Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with transport providers, negotiating contracts and monitoring performance to ensure service excellence.
Operational Efficiency: Monitor and analyse transportation processes identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Compliance: Ensure all transportation activities comply with relevant regulations and internal policies, maintaining a focus on sustainability and bee-friendly practices.
Problem Resolution: Address and resolve transportation issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to supply chain operations.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal team members, such as supply chain planner and warehousing team, to align transport activities with overall timelines and inventory goals.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Proven experience with transport coordination, logistics, or supply chain management.
Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with stakeholders and service providers.
Proficiency in transportation management systems, ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle)
A proactive mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Europe market knowledge and Netherlands footprint awareness can be a plus
WHAT WE OFFER
The opportunity to be part of an ambitious, fun and dynamic team, with a pleasant informal and international working atmosphere and regular team activities and drinks. You will be working 4 days a week from our stunning office in the centre of Amsterdam, and have the possibility to work one day from home if you like. Lunch, drinks and snacks in the office are being provided every day.
Our team's wellbeing is super important to us, therefore we offer fitness membership via Classpass, and mental health support via OpenUp to all our employees. Gisou is a fast growing and disruptive beauty company that offers huge opportunities for personal development and growth.
INTERESTED?
We can't wait to hear from you.
- Department
- Supply Chain
- Locations
- Amsterdam
- Employment Type
- Full Time