TMS Application Specialist

Founded in 1955, Yusen Logistics is a global supply chain logistics company that provides ocean and air freight forwarding, warehousing, distribution services, and supply chain management – a seamlessly connected suite of supply chain solutions that delivers superior value, reliability, and expertise. Yusen Logistics is committed to developing employees that deliver consistent quality and service to our customers, and providing them with the skills, training, support, and opportunities they need to be successful. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice. Sustainability is deeply ingrained in our core values, driving every decision we make and action we take. From reducing waste and conserving resources to supporting renewable energy initiatives, sustainability guides our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

About IT at Yusen
It’s an exciting time to join us as we’re transforming the way we deliver IT at Yusen Logistics (Europe). Digitalization, innovation and taking our IT to the next level will be core to our future success, and we’re on a journey to create one European IT organization to take on this challenge. We’re bringing together our talented IT professionals from 12 counties as one team. They’ll be working beyond geographic boundaries, with clear technical career paths and great development opportunities. Our people are the energy behind our IT and we’re committed to making IT a great place to work for everyone. Could you play a part in helping us to achieve our ambitions?

About the Job:
We are recruiting for a TMS Application Specialist, who will manage the TMS (Transport Management System) applications in the Yusen Logistics IT landscape. The management can consist of a new implementation, problem solving, training, a change or a migration from a legacy system to the standard system.


RESPONSIBILITY AREA KEY ACTIVITES
IT
• Translation of business owners’ requirements into functional and technical TMS designs in line with Benelux and European guidelines.
• Configuration of the transport management systems.
• Liaising with TMS vendor or development teams when necessary to provide the input they need to create enhancements.
• Test functional enhancements or configuration changes.
• Performing system testing and providing support during user acceptance testing.
• Creating reports based on TMS data.
• Building interfaces to integrate Yusen TMS systems with customers and partners.
• Evaluation of new TMS versions.
• Troubleshooting incidents.
• Suggesting/recommending TMS improvements and innovation.

Documentation
• Technical documentation and knowledge base documents.
• Documenting business requirements

Training
• Transferring knowledge (training) business users and IT colleagues
• Investing time to build up knowledge about transport processes and tools.

QUALIFICATONS:
REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION: Bachelor/Master degree
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Practical experience implementing, configuring and supporting transport management systems

REQUIRED SKILLS :
• Profound knowledge of transport processes.
• Good knowledge of SQL and databases.
• Understanding about EDI and interfaces.
• Good TMS knowledge.
• Reporting, preference Crystal reports – SSRS.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English, both spoken as written.
• Project management skills.

COMPETENCES:
• Independence.
• Analytical.
• Problem solving.
• Hands-on
• Team player
• Service oriented.
• Passionate about transport, innovation and digitalization.

What we offer.

A unique opportunity to engage, drive and develop yourself in a global company. This role comes with a great deal of freedom, responsibilities and challenges. Naturally we offer a competitive salary and benefits.

Diversity Statement.

At Yusen we are committed to fostering a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) for all our employees and stakeholders. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. Benefiting from creative solution derived as a result of embracing differences. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment.

THIS IS HOW IT WORKS

To apply, use the link.
We are intrigued by your application and will reach out to you for a phone call.
Successful call? Let's meet live or via video.
Meet potential team members in a friendly interview.
As part of our assessment process (if applicable), complete an assessment to gauge your skills and abilities.
Final stage: negotiate terms, sign, and welcome onboard!