Associate Commercial Manager – Logistics & Supply Chain

About the role

You will drive business growth by building strategic customer relationships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering innovative logistics and supply‑chain solutions. Working closely with customers, operations, and Katoen Natie teams worldwide, you will create value and support long‑term expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in logistics, warehousing, transportation, and supply‑chain services.
• Build strong relationships with key customers and design account growth strategies.
• Lead RFQs, tenders, proposals, presentations and contract negotiations.
• Design customer‑focused logistics solutions in collaboration with operations and cross‑functional teams.
• Manage projects from opportunity development through implementation and onboarding.
• Drive customer satisfaction through regular reviews, KPI management and continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, industry developments and competitor activities to spot growth opportunities.
• Partner with regional and global Katoen Natie teams to support multinational customers and strategic initiatives.
• Achieve revenue, profitability and business‑growth targets for assigned accounts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in business development, account management, logistics, petrochemical or supply‑chain industries.
• Strong commercial mindset with proven solution‑selling and customer‑relationship experience.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
• Analytical, proactive and results‑driven with a passion for solving customer challenges.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Work with global multinational customers across petrochemical and other industries.
• Lead strategic projects that directly impact business growth and customer success.
• Collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
• Accelerate your career within a global logistics and supply‑chain leader.