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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data & Digitalization Technical Manager for Supply Chains - **Company:** Smart Freight Centre - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Information Technology - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.nl/details/5119721498 ## About the Role * A technical and operational understanding of the logistics industry, particularly its decarbonization challenges. * Minimum of 3 years of demonstratable experience in logistics and data exchange. * Exposure to digitalization strategies for CSR reporting, preferably within the freight/logistics sector. * Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. * Exceptional management skills. * Exceptional communication skills. * A proactive, organized, and innovative approach to work, with autonomy to drive improvements in processes and systems. * Excellent writing skills with the ability to make complex technical content accessible and engaging. * Proficiency in English at a level comparable to a native speaker. * Ability to work independently and within a team, quickly adapt to changing situations and maintain a structured and logical work manner. * A strong motivation to make a positive global impact and readiness to join a passionate team driven by purpose. Organizational Culture and Work Environment ## Description You will work with SFC's Technical Director, Program Director, and other team members on developing and delivering SFC's projects and products. You will work in a small, internationally oriented organization, where sparring and interaction with colleagues and SFC partners is key. In our case, we support companies in taking appropriate action to follow their decarbonization pathway by focusing on interoperability and data exchange. Your role is to lead the stakeholder engagement and project management and support the team as a dedicated project and product manager. In your day-to-day work, you will engage with our partners, members, and stakeholders, translate requirements for our program, and identify priorities. This includes providing opinions around the choices of architecture, IT solutions, security, and general IT development within logistics decarbonization and backing this up with demonstrated knowledge for members and stakeholders. You will work closely with this project's Technical Lead, our member companies, and the consulting companies supporting its development. This position will allow you to work with the decision-makers of the world's biggest public-facing companies (FT500 or equivalent) and help them shape their digitalization strategies. Your tasks will include: * Manage project objectives, timelines, and team capacity with partners' requirements. * Managing relationships with project participants, resources, and processes while ensuring timely deliverables * Actively participate in daily project meetings, effectively translating project needs into IT requirements. * Translate partner and member requirements into technical and IT requirements. * Collaboratively engage with external teams to ensure knowledge sharing and joint strategic efforts. * Regularly communicate technical decisions and insights to management and non-technical stakeholders. * Analyze project reports and logistics data to shape decisions and support SFC's decarbonization initiatives. * Co-design digitalization strategies to accelerate logistics decarbonization * Lead our engagement with partners, members, and solution providers * Support harmonization of data semantics within logistics and product carbon footprint reporting * Collaborate with team members across various locations to foster a unified approach. * Represent SFC in external partnerships, events, and meetings, enhancing our organizational presence., * Travel Allowance depending on location. When residing in The Netherlands, you receive an NS Business card for work travel. * Bike loan scheme. * Strong learning and development initiatives to help you reach your goals. * A fabulous office location in the heart of the city of Amsterdam. * Home office allowance to get you set up. * Monthly team-building events run by Smart Freight Society. ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Enterprise Integration Is Dead! 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