Crane Worldwide Logistics is a global logistics and supply-chain solutions provider operating across more than 30 countries and over 120 locations.
The company's value proposition centres on technology, service excellence, and people.
As Crane expands its Managed Transportation offering into Europe, this new leadership role will be pivotal in driving growth and shaping service excellence for ground freight in the region.
The Role As the Director of Managed Transportation for Europe, you will lead Crane's ground-freight business (full truckload and less-than-truckload) in Western Europe.
You will build and lead a high-performing team responsible for procurement, carrier management, transport engineering, pricing, and operations.
You will define and execute the strategy to scale the managed transportation product, embed superior process, service and cost performance, and establish Crane as a leading provider for European ground-freight managed-transportation solutions.
You will be based in or near Amsterdam (preferred) to leverage the Netherlands as a logistics hub, while working across Europe, building local capability, aligning regional operations with global standards, and driving excellence in client service.
Key Responsibilities Define and implement the strategic roadmap for Crane's Managed Transportation (ground freight) business in Europe (FTL + LTL), including market entry, growth, and profitability objectives.
Build, structure, and lead a cross-functional team covering procurement (carrier sourcing), carrier management/relationships, transport engineering proficiency in other European languages (Dutch, German, French) is a strong plus.
Based in or willing to relocate to Amsterdam (or Netherlands) and travel regionally across Europe.
Why Join Crane Worldwide Logistics Lead a strategic growth initiative: build and scale Crane's managed transportation offering in Europe, focusing on the ground freight segment.
Build your own team and shape the culture, processes, and capabilities from the ground up.
Work for a global logistics organization with the resources and network of a large provider, but in a role with entrepreneurial autonomy and impact.
Base yourself in the Netherlands — one of Europe's premier logistics hubs — and operate across multiple European markets.
Competitive senior-executive compensation, performance incentives, and an opportunity to drive both personal and organizational growth.
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