Logistics Engineer

Gent Permanent employment

HBO 60.001 - 70.000 per year Op locatie

Function Description

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As a Logistics Engineer, you will play a key role in improving and optimizing logistics processes within Volvo’s assembly environment. You will be responsible for monitoring logistics KPIs and identifying inefficiencies in material flows and storage. With your analytical skills and creativity, you will design and implement improvement projects within daily operations. You will work closely with both internal teams and the customer, always striving to find the best solutions.

Responsibilities

Monitor logistics KPIs and analyze data to identify bottlenecks;
Develop improvements for material flows, storage, and layouts;
Optimize WMS and ensure seamless integration into daily operations;
Analyze inventory management and lead times for process improvements;
Collaborate with colleagues and customers to achieve strategic goals;
Design and implement innovative solutions that increase efficiency.

Function Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field;
Minimum of 3 years of experience in logistics engineering, process optimization, or data analysis;
Experience with Power BI, WMS systems, and MS Excel;
Strong analytical skills, proactive, and results-oriented;
Fluent in Dutch and English; French is a plus;
Strong communication skills and the ability to take initiative independently.

Terms of employment

A challenging role in a growing organization with room for personal development;
Direct impact on logistics processes at a leading customer;
Competitive salary and excellent secondary benefits.

Organisation

Logent is a leading logistics service provider with Scandinavian roots and a strong presence in Northern Europe. The organization is known for its focus on innovation, process optimization, and data-driven operations. With a wide range of services including warehousing, transport management, and supply chain development, Logent is a strategic partner for various international clients, particularly in the automotive and industrial sectors.

In Ghent, Logent has been supporting Volvo Cars since early 2025 with an important part of their production logistics process. This includes managing material flows, preparing parts for assembly, and optimizing internal logistics. Within this environment, Just In Time and Just In Sequence are crucial elements in a complex and demanding supply chain.

Logent works closely with Volvo, understanding how vital it is to take ownership, act proactively, and continuously strive for improvement. This combination of ownership, collaboration, and constant optimization is in the DNA of Logent.

Location

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