Senior Logistics Manager

Nearfield Instruments (NFI) is a fast-growing scale-up high-tech company. We design, develop, integrate, market and service advanced metrology machines. Our machines enable our customers - the world’s leading chipmakers – to increase the production yields, and thus, functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics.

Founded in 2016, we bring together the most creative minds (approx. 550 employees) in science and technology and develop a one-of-a-kind, revolutionary high throughput Scanning Probe Microscopy system.

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior Logistics Manager to lead and further develop Nearfield Instruments’ global logistics operations. In this role, you are responsible for defining and executing the logistics strategy, overseeing complex international shipments, and ensuring that logistics processes scale effectively with the company’s growth.

You will combine strategic ownership with hands-on leadership, acting as the primary escalation point for high-impact shipments, compliance matters, and cross-functional logistics challenges in a global high-tech environment.

A scale up can provide phenomenal opportunities but can also be a hectic environment. You must fit in such a climate and not mind constantly implementing changes and process improvements, and generally speaking go the extra mile on a regular basis while feeling comfortable with some uncertainty.

Furthermore, you need to recognize yourself in the profile as described below:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• 8–10+ years of experience in international logistics or supply chain roles, including team leadership and strategic responsibility.

• Proven experience managing complex global shipments in a high-tech, capital-equipment, or regulated environment including hands-on ownership of logistics execution.

• Strong knowledge of international transport, customs, Incoterms, export control, and trade compliance.

• Experience working with ERP systems and strong Excel skills for analysis and reporting.

• Excellent organizational, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, scaling organization with changing priorities.

• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.

• Proactive, results-driven leader with a hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to balance between developing a global logistics strategy and ability to step in on operational execution when needed.

• Adaptability to a rapidly scaling high-tech company where responsibility comes with delivering results.