Project Engineer

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Present in 170 countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,300 sites, we are well on our way to achieving our vision: to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination, encourages boldness and exemplarity, and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics as we become a global leader in the logistics industry. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?
 

YOUR ROLE

At our warehouse location in Nieuwegein, we are looking for a new Project Engineer. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for the supervision of improvement projects for the existing warehouse layout, and for implementation projects for (new) customers. Thanks to your good ideas and advice, our departments will work more effectively and efficiently, and you will play a direct role to Nieuwegein's success!

WHAT ARE YOU DOING?

As a Project Engineer, you will work with fellow Engineers and colleagues on multiple projects. The complexity of projects also plays a role in this, and these are diverse. Think of designing a new or analyzing the current warehouse layout, reporting and data analysis (dashboarding, forecasting, data displays), providing support with business cases for decisions, improving operational processes (KPI) and (support in) an implementation of a new customer.

Specifically, you will perform the following duties:

• Identify desired changes by analyzing existing processes, procedures and systems.
• Coordinating a (partial) implementation or improvement project.
• Developing various models for capacity, productivity, throughput time, et cetera.
• Advising internal and external stakeholders.
• Reporting on and administering the work.

You will work at our warehouse location in Nieuwegein. Your supervisor is the Engineering Lead, and you are part of the Operational Excellence department within the region Mid-West. You have close contact with your fellow Engineers in Amsterdam and Den Haag, and are willing to offer them support when needed. Monday to Friday are your working days and you are flexible in arranging your working hours within office hours (08:00-17:00). Working from home is possible by mutual agreement (up to 1 day a week).

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The person we are looking for enjoys optimizing processes within a large logistics environment. You are skilled at accurately processing, analyzing, and monitoring data. Since you will have frequent contact with different colleagues, we are looking for someone with strong communication skills. You are stress-resistant and have a mindset focused on continuous improvement.

You provide the best possible solution to problem-solving or decision-making by conscientiously testing things, examining facts and trying different alternatives. You consistently develop practical procedures and ensure that tasks are completed through to a conclusion. You adopt a serious and questioning approach to assess situations and draw conclusions, basing the process on facts and information gathered from others.

You will bring the following knowledge and experience, among others:

• Minimum HBO (applied sciences) working and thinking level.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience in logistics.
• Experience with project-based work.
• Highly proficient with automated systems and with MS Office (especially Excel).
• Good command of the English language is a requirement (the working language is English).

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

CEVA has an informal and transparent corporate culture. We are in a dynamic and growing market and are a fast-growing and continuously innovating company. At CEVA we strive daily for improvements in all layers of our organization. Our mission is to be the most professional logistics partner and we could use you to help us do that! At CEVA there is plenty of room for personal development and ambitions. We offer plenty of career possibilities and think in terms of opportunities.

In addition, as a Project Engineer, you will receive the following from us:

• A gross monthly salary between €3.024,41 and €4,676,13 and 8% holiday pay (grading depending on your work experience and level of education).
• A one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
• Working conditions in accordance with our own CEVA CLA including 25 holidays and 5 ADV days on a full-time basis.
• Profit distribution of up to 3% in the event of positive operating results and a good pension scheme.
• A telephone and laptop;
• Working hours are flexible, you own your own schedule and have the possibility to work from home (up to 1 day a week).
• The possibility for part-time employment (minimum 36 hours).

YOUR FUTURE

Apply directly via the button or for more information contact Lotte Westerlaken, Corporate Recruiter. You can WhatsApp or call at +31 6 – 57 42 57 02 or mail to lotte.westerlaken@cevalogistics.com. #LI-LW1

As a global organization, and as part of the CMA CGM Group, diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, behaviors and local knowledge of our customers, we can succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation.