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Freelance TMS expert

Aalst Temporary View Job Description
As a Freelance TMS Transformation Expert, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery and adoption of a TMS program across multiple business units and regions.This role combines program governance, change management and business transformation, ensuring that the TMS implementation delivers measurable operational and financial value.

Added 03/04/2026

  • High-impact transformation: lead a large-scale TMS program end-to-end.
  • Strategic role: combine business, IT and change management at scale.

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial player operating in a complex transportation and logistics environment.

You will join an ongoing transformation program to support the implementation and business adoption of a Transportation Management System (TMS), replacing a senior consultant during a maternity leave period.

Job Description

As a Freelance TMS Expert your responsibilities are:

  • Own the TMS transformation program, including scope, roadmap and value delivery
  • Lead multi-stream initiatives covering planning, execution, carrier management, freight settlement and performance analytics
  • Set up and manage executive governance structures (steering committees, decision frameworks, escalations)
  • Drive large-scale change management, impacting operations, logistics, finance and external partners
  • Act as the key interface between business and IT/system integrators
  • Align business processes and operating models with the target TMS solution
  • Ensure adoption and value realization, tracking KPIs (cost, service, productivity) post go-live
  • Manage senior stakeholders across regions, balancing global standardization and local needs
  • Identify and mitigate program risks, resistance and operational readiness gaps
  • Lead and coach PMO, change and workstream teams

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance TMS Expert should have:

  • Extensive experience in TMS implementation and transformation programs
  • Background in transportation, logistics or supply chain (shipper, manufacturer, retailer or 3PL)
  • Proven track record in leading complex, multi-year transformation programsStrong expertise in program governance, change management and stakeholder management
  • Ability to bridge business and IT environments
  • Strategic mindset with strong execution capabilities
  • Fluent in English

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • High-level freelance mission on a strategic transformation program
  • Duration 6 months (maternity leave replacement)
  • Start: ASAP
  • Daily rate: competitive
  • Exposure to a complex, international logistics environment
Contact
Kristof Abikhalil
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6987961

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Transport / Distribution Manager
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Aalst
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kristof Abikhalil
Job Reference
JN-042026-6987961

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