Department Manager Trade Control & Logistics Projects

Share our passion:
Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME), located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Department Manager Trade Control & Logistics Projects in our Business Management & Trade Control Department.

About the role

This role ensures compliant and efficient processing of customs and trade control transactions at Yamaha Motor Europe, enabling smooth and cost-effective goods flow. It monitors regulatory changes, strengthens internal controls, and provides management with accurate insights on customs, trade agreements, and strategic matters.

The position leads logistics improvement projects—including warehousing, transport, trade control, and sustainability—by planning and coordinating initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. It also manages major logistics contract tenders, overseeing requirements, cost evaluations, negotiations, and implementation to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.

Finally, the role guides the YME Logistics Mid-Term Plan (MTP) process, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Your Responsibilities

• Trade Control & Customs: Develop and implement YME’s trade control strategy, ensure compliance with customs regulations, monitor changes, and optimize logistics processes. Coordinate audits and prevent delays, penalties, or unnecessary duties.
• Tender Management: Manage major logistics contract tenders, including requirement setting, cost evaluation, negotiations, and implementation, ensuring compliance and cost efficiency.
• Mid-Term Planning: Prepare and guide the YME Logistics MTP process, aligning financial planning with commercial input and supply chain developments.
• Project Management: Lead logistics improvement projects (warehousing, transport, trade control, sustainability) from planning to execution, ensuring successful outcomes.
• Sustainability: Drive sustainable initiatives in logistics, monitor trends, manage the sustainability roadmap, and execute impactful projects in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Reports & Declarations: Oversee customs declarations, VAT reporting, sustainability compliance (CSRD, CBAM, EUDR), and inventory controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Human Resources: Lead, train, and develop the department team, creating clear career development plans and fostering engagement.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of business experience, preferably in logistics, trade compliance, or supply chain management.
• Proven expertise in Customs, Trade Control, and Logistics.
• Strong communication, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Solid project management and negotiation capabilities.
• Excellent command of English, both verbal and written.
• Assertive, resilient, flexible, proactive, and able to work independently while being a strong team player who thrives on challenging goals.
• Background in a multinational company with complex operations.

About You!

A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lie close to your heart.

About Yamaha Motor Europe

Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European market, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles, scooters, marine engines, personal watercraft vehicles, boats, 4-wheeled all terrain and side-by-side vehicles (ATVs/SSVs), lightweight vehicles (golf cars, personal and commercial vehicles).

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment.
• We offer a hybrid way of working, including working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office.
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please.
• 13th-month payment and participation in our Bonus Program.
• Pension scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount on Yamaha products.
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract.
• Support in getting your motor or boat license.
• Relocation package.
• Free fruit available in our office.
• Fuel up at "The Three Forks" with breakfast or lunch—right here at the office and easy on the budget.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family with health, wellbeing and practical life matters.
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events.