Engineer, Transportation

Job description

Overview

As a Transportation Engineer at Foot Locker, you’ll help shape the future of logistics across EMEA. From our new state-of-the-art Distribution Center (DC) in Haps, we will supply all our stores and handle our e-commerce orders. You will play an important role in ensuring smooth transportation out of our new DC in Haps — identifying improvements, implementing new carriers and delivery options, and using data to guide every decision. It’s an exciting time to join, as we’re transforming the company to be fully data-driven. This is your opportunity to be part of a high-impact business enabling team with visibility across the entire supply chain.

Responsibilities

·  Support the start-up of transportation and ongoing optimization out of the new DC in Haps.
·  Analyze B2B and B2C transportation flows and carrier performance across EMEA.
·  Lead the implementation of new carriers and delivery services.
·  Use data insights to improve service quality and operational efficiency and cost optimizations.
·  Maintain carrier databases, contracts, rates, SLA's and SOP's.
·  Coordinate transportation projects like market researches and tenders.
·  Manage escalations, claims, and issue resolution with carrier partners.
·  Collaborating with Helpdesk, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Customer Service to align strategies.
·  Provide input to budget cycles and support broader logistics initiatives.
·  Assist in day-to-day activities of the Transportation team where needed.

Why Join Us?

·  Tangible Impact: Help ensure timely deliveries to hundreds of stores and thousands of customers across EMEA
·  Tech-Driven Logistics: Be part of our data-first approach to transportation and performance improvement
·  Team & Culture: Join a team of 8 logistics professionals in a hybrid, international setup
·  Growth Potential: Foot Locker stimulates both horizontal and vertical career development
·  Build the Future: Contribute to future-oriented improvements — including sustainability and service innovations
Qualifications

·  Bachelor’s degree (HBO level) in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
·  1–3 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or carrier operations.
·  Strong analytical and reporting skills, experience with Power BI is a plus.
·  Organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
·  Strong communicator with a collaborative approach — no silo mentality.
·  Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing and international environment.
·  Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).

 

Benefits

·  Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment.
·  25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office 3 days p/w).
·  Employee Discount on in-store and online products.
·  Casual Sneaker Culture.
·  Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs.
·  Career development and growth in an ambitious international team.
·  Travel reimbursement.
·  Pension Plan.
·  Discounted Collective Health plans.
·  Activities organized by our Social Committee.