Distribution & Carrier Lead

Are you a strategic thinker with strong operational execution and deep expertise in carrier and distribution management? We are looking for a Distribution & Carrier Lead to join the Operations team. 

This role is instrumental in shaping a reliable, efficient, and scalable distribution network ensuring strong carrier performance, competitive delivery capabilities, and cost-efficient operations across markets. 

In this role you will be responsible for the development of customer-centric delivery value propositions, the primary focus of this role is on building, optimizing, and managing our carrier network and distribution strategy in collaboration with cross-functional and cross-country teams. 

What is your role? 

You will oversee the health, performance, and evolution of our global carrier network, ensuring high-quality delivery operations that support customer experience, competitive positioning, and cost performance. 

You’ll drive distribution strategy in collaboration with teams such as: 

• Managing Directors to align on market delivery needs and performance expectations 

• Cluster/Local Transport & Operations teams to ensure scalable, high-quality execution 

• Tech & Product to improve delivery-related features and operational tools 

• Finance & Pricing and Indirect Procurement, to secure cost efficiency and sustainable economics 
   

Your ability to combine strategic network planning with hands-on operational ownership is key to succeeding in this role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead global carrier strategy, including contract negotiations (in cooperations with indirect procurement), performance frameworks, and service-level definitions. 

• Own carrier performance management, overseeing delivery of quality, cost, and compliance with service-level agreements. 

• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews with carriers together with local transport teams. 

• Identify distribution and logistics improvement areas across countries, services, and customer experiences. 

• Optimize distribution costs, challenging transport and operations teams to achieve best-in-class quality at the lowest possible cost. 

• Ensure process traceability and standardization across markets and carriers. 

• Use data and analytics to monitor key metrics (delivery performance, cost efficiency, customer satisfaction) and define corrective actions. 

• Support the development of delivery value-added services (e.g., new delivery models, subscription services) where these initiatives depend on carrier readiness and operational feasibility. 

• Collaborate with Pricing and Managing Directors to define pricing strategies per service and customer segment to drive optimal customer behaviour. 

• Contribute to market-specific delivery propositions, ensuring they are operationally viable and aligned with carrier network capabilities. 

Who are you? 

You have 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Distribution, Carrier Management, or similar operational fields. You bring a deep understanding of distribution processes, carrier performance levers, operational quality factors, and cost-to-serve dynamics. 

You also bring: 

• Completed master's degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field 

• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing carrier contracts and performance 

• Experience working cross-functionally with commerce, operations, marketing, finance, tech, and product teams 

• Solid skills in business case creation and evaluating operational feasibility 

• Strong analytical abilities to turn data into operational recommendations 

• Knowledge of international logistics providers, distribution models, and shipping regulations

What do we offer you?  

We are an ambitious, fast-growing, and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect:   

• 25 vacation days and 12 ADV days (based on a fulltime contract)  

• Flexible working policy in hours and location  

• Profit share bonus

• Great budget for training and courses  

• Generous pension plan  

Do you want to join us?   
In case you feel challenged by the above role description and requirements, we are interested in meeting you! Please use the application button and send your CV and cover letter.  

Do you have a question about this role? Please do not hesitate to contact  Sophie ten Berge (Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist).  
  

About us   

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional, and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges, and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.    

Working at Kramp means:   

… you belong here! ​Being part of our open business community​   
… your work makes a difference!​ Have an impact on what matters  

… you will develop and realize​! Learn and realize your potential   

 More about Kramp: https://www.careeratkramp.com/nl-nl    

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