Functional Analyst Transport

Worldwide “KATOEN NATIE” combines engineering as well as the latest technologies to offer customized client oriented logistical solutions. These solutions are provided to a large variety of big and small companies, active in a large range of sectors or industries. The Business Unit (BU) Consumer Goods manages the complete supply chain flow from several Business Lines like Textiles, DIY products, Pharmaceuticals, Sporting Goods, Aftermarket logistics and E-commerce. KATOEN NATIE has several sites in 40 countries in Europe, North America, South America and the Far East and has more than 18.000 people active in operational, staff and management functions.

For the further expansion of our systems department, Katoen Natie Business Unit Consumer Goods & Industry is looking for a Product Owner with focus on Transport & Customs.

You will become a member of the WMS team that manages all IT projects for the Business Unit. Projects are situated in the areas of WMS, TMS, Customs, Automation, EDI, Reporting and HR.

 Responsibilities:

• You are the functional expert and have in depth knowledge of the Transport Management Systems (TMS) and transport and customs related functionalities in our Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• You will evaluate the productwith business experts and discuss and validate the business requirements
• You will define a strategy/roadmap​ and guard functional boundaries of the solution​ (generic, flexibility, sustainable solution)
• You will communicate& align with different people within the organization
• You are the single point of contact toward our TMS supplier
• You have knowledge of tendencies/evolutions in other transport systems on the market
• When applicable, you act as the Project IT leadwithin the project team and will manage budget, time and scope on the IT-WMS-TMS part.

• You are eager to learn, in a broad range of fields.
• You are flexible to prioritize according to the needs of our client.
• You have strong analytical skills.
• Experience in transportation systems is required, in logistic systems is a plus.
• You are a very good communicator.
• You have project management skills.
• You speak/write Dutch and English.