Transport Coordinator EMEA - Automotive Business Tongeren

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found everywhere in society, making us an essential part of everyday life for people and companies worldwide.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, to build two world-leading businesses. The role you are applying for will be part of the automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? We are now looking for a…

Transport Coordinator EMEA
- Automotive Business Tongeren 

Based in Tongeren, Belgium, this role puts you right at the heart of our transport transformation journey. You’ll help transition away from the current DTS network, support the broader SAP/TM implementation, secure high‑quality master data, and make sure the system truly supports daily operations.

It’s a unique mix of hands‑on transport work and more strategic responsibility, shaping a reliable distribution model, supporting national and global transport operations, driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance, and improving processes across EMEA.

If you want to play a central role across purchasing, operations, engineering, and legal, while optimizing systems, flows, and procedures, this could be your next step.

Ready to grow, influence, and make an impact? Apply now and help us shape the future of EMEA transportation!

What you can expect in the role

Purchasing & transport coordination

• Support purchasing and transportation activities within EMEA, in close collaboration with central purchasing
• Act as a point of contact towards carriers and suppliers, and follow up on performance
• Participate in tenders by comparing offers, prices, and service levels
• Support analysis of market trends and contribute to improvements with suppliers

Daily operations & transport planning

• Coordinate, plan, and book shipments across the European transport network
• Maintain schedules, routes, tariffs, and ensure that system data is accurate and up to date
• Follow up on KPIs and support investigations of deviations and transport damages
• Contribute to improving daily operations and ways of working

Improvement & development

• Support analysis of transport flows to improve cost, service and lead time

• Contribute to identifying improvement opportunities within the supply chain

• Participate in initiatives linked to sustainability and environmental impact in transport

• Support onboarding of new carriers and ways of working (including system-related setup where needed)

Guidelines & compliance

• Follow established transport rules, guidelines and international trade requirements
• Support the team in handling transport-related issues and deviations
• Stay updated on relevant regulations within logistics and transport
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant operations
  

 
You will enjoy working here if you have  

• Relevant academic background, completed training in the field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of logistics processes, including Supply Chain Management, with an understanding of major transport modes and distribution strategies
• Proficient in logistics systems, SAP/TM, and performance measurement tools
• Fluent in English  

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF.

Some additional information
This position is located at SKF Automotive's site in Tongeren, Belgium.
Employment will be on a local contract, and therefore, you need to live in the region and be able to commute to our site several times per week.

Please note that relocation is not approved for this role, and we are therefore looking for candidates who are citizens or legally resident in Belgium. 

You will report to the acting Manager, Andreas Wartha, Head of Logistics EMEA, located in Schweinfurt, Germany. 

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Andersson by email martin.n.andersson@skf.com. 
Please note that we can't accept applications or CVs via email or LinkedIn.

Is this you?  
If the answer is yes, submit your application in English with your CV no later than  24 Mars 2026. We will screen candidates continuously throughout the application period, so make sure to submit your application as soon as possible.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.