Senior Manager, Logistics

Job title: Senior Manager, Logistics

City, Country: Louvain la Neuve, Belgium

The Senior Manager Internal Logistics supervises all internal logistics operations within the company, ensuring the smooth flow of goods, stock management and the coordination of internal transport.
He/she ensures the proper management of the material, human and technological resources needed to optimise internal logistics processes, while taking care to meet deadlines and reduce costs.

Your Key Responsibilities

Manage and Optimize Internal Logistics System: Oversee and optimize the internal logistics system to meet or exceed customer expectations while improving operational efficiency
Monitor and Evaluate Performance: Regularly monitor and assess the performance of the internal logistics system, ensuring it remains competitive and relevant in the marketplace.
Optimize Material and Information Flows: Streamline the flow of materials, information, and services across various stages, eliminating bottlenecks, redundancies, and conflicts.
Define Roles and Processes: Establish clear roles, responsibilities, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and communication channels for each step of the logistics process
Resource Management and Continuous Improvement: Implement tools and techniques to optimize resource allocation, while minimizing costs, risks, and waste, and maximizing quality and productivity.
Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging learning and feedback within the internal logistics team, while ensuring compliance with legal regulations and industry best practices.

We Offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You Bring

A curious approach to problem-solving, fueling innovation by seeking new solutions and perspectives.
Analytical, problem solving and organizational abilities
A solid understanding of logistics and inventory management software.
Relevant expérience (5-7 years) in a similar role, within the food/beverage/chemical/consumer goods industry.
French and English are mandatory.
Good communication skills (verbal and written); across all levels of the organization and with all stakeholders.

About dsm-firmenich:

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.
Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process:

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www. dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

For further information, please contact Mimi Phommachak (Recruiter) at mimi.phommachak@dsm-firmenich.com

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement:

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.