Manager Logistics

Career at Damen

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

We’re made for ships. To design them, build them, finance them and care for them throughout their life. Defined by our values of stewardship, craftsmanship, fellowship, and entrepreneurship, we’re everything ship. We’re on a mission to help our clients harvest the oceans of possibilities presented by our waters – for the generations to come.

Make impact in an international maritime environment

Welcome to Damen Shipyards! We are a leading Dutch family-owned company active worldwide in shipbuilding. With over 12,000 employees and 36 yards in all regions, we annually build and deliver approximately 165 ships. Our strategic focus is on sustainability, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Within Damen, logistics is one of our key processes. Although we are a global company with 36 yards around the globe, many of the products that we buy to build our ships are being distributed via our logistics organization in Gorinchem. In the volatile world that we live in, with sanctions and global trade restrictions, this operation has become more complex and challenging.

Within our logistics organization – consisting of Central Warehouse, Transport Coordination, Customs Trade & Compliance and Stock Management – we are looking for an experienced and strategically strong Logistics Manager to optimize and future-proof our international goods flows.

The role

As Logistics Manager, you are responsible for developing and implementing logistics policy, international process design, and an efficient organizational structure, with a focus on the businesses that are being operated from Gorinchem. You lead a team of approximately 60 employees directly and indirectly and work closely with colleagues from Procurement, Production and Material Coordination.
You have a strong drive to further streamline and optimize our global logistics processes – from suppliers to our international production sites and customers.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic logistics policy and annual plans together with the business.
• Lead the departments of Central Warehouse, Transport Coordination, Customs Trade & Compliance and Stock Management.
• Optimize international logistics processes and systems (including SAP).
• Measure and drive performance of group logistics and the warehouse.
• Coordinate the global network of supply chain managers. Build coalitions internally and with other (inter)national Damen entities and/or external suppliers to achieve common strategic goals.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees and team leaders.
• Global business process owner; SAP, customs data, as member of the Design Authority setting the standards.
• Ensure compliance with HSSEQ policy and legal regulations.

What you bring

• A completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in logistics, supply chain, or business administration.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role in an international or industrial environment.
• Solid knowledge of Supply Chain and sourcing principles.
• Strong understanding of the business impact of international Customs & Trade Compliance and tax regimes.
• Strong analytical skills and persuasive communication.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.
• Willingness to travel internationally if needed.

What we offer

• A key role within a dynamic and international organization.
• The opportunity to work in our brand-new, BREEAM-certified distribution center, opened in 2025 – designed with sustainability and efficiency at its core.
• Plenty of room for initiative and strategic influence.
• 42 Annual holidays (27 + 13 ADV + 2 compensation).
• An inspiring work environment focused on innovation and sustainability.
• The opportunity to contribute to the future of the maritime sector.

Ready to make a difference?

Are you the Logistics Manager we’re looking for? Become part of our passionate team committed to innovation, quality, and global logistics excellence.

Recruiter:

Gerard Eggink

Email:

gerard.eggink@damen.com

Why Damen?

Damen has 35 shipyards on five different continents and operates in more than 100 countries. We are still growing and that gives you options. You contribute to this growth while benefitting from the diverse development and career opportunities that our company offers. We will continue to challenge you. With our extensive portfolio of products and solutions you will never get bored and never stop learning. We offer you a world of possibilities.
Working at Damen means contributing to the highest quality in shipbuilding, with an eye to the future and future generations. We want to make the world a better place by becoming the most sustainable maritime solution provider. For that, we need you. Become part of our family.

About Us

We are Damen. We’re a family company that has been building ships for almost 100 years. However, our focus is not on the past, however – we’re looking forward. Our ambition is to become the most sustainable and connected maritime solutions provider there is. To achieve this, we combine digital technology with our philosophy of standardised shipbuilding to offer a portfolio of services that takes care of vessels throughout the entire lifecycle. Working at Damen offers the best of several worlds. Active in more than 100 countries, with over 30 shipyards, we are internationally renowned for quality. And we are still growing, still innovating. Which means we will continue to challenge you. You will never stop learning, and you will never get bored – we promise you that. We offer you an ocean of possibilities. Join our family.