Functional designer/ Transport Management System

Join us at Hillebrand Gori – a company of DHL Global Forwarding

Introduction

Being specialized in alcoholic beverages, we offer a full range of transportation services and options, from full container loads to groupage shipments, from large volumes of bulk wine to small consignments via airfreight. Our logistics services enable our customers to transport exactly what they want, when they want, in a cost-effective and reliable way.

To further strengthen and evolve our core Transport Management System (TMS), we are looking for a Business Analyst with a strong functional design focus. In this role, you will join one of our product teams responsible for the migration of our TMS to new technology. You will work closely with the Product Owner, developers, and testers to translate business processes and operational needs into clear, functional designs that drive efficient and scalable solutions.

To be successful as a Business Analyst, you are analytical, structured, and able to bridge the gap between business operations and IT. You enjoy understanding complex logistics processes and translating them into functional system behavior.

What will you do?

Besides a hands-on approach, we value your input, advice, and expertise for:

Working closely with the Product Owner to define and refine the roadmap for our core TMS migration

Analyzing and modeling the new process and designs

Translating business requirements into clear functional designs, user stories, and acceptance criteria

Acting as the functional link between business stakeholders and the development team

Supporting the prioritization and refinement of the product backlog

Defining business rules, workflows, and data requirements within the TMS

Supporting developers and testers by clarifying functional behavior and validating solutions

Identifying opportunities for process optimization and system improvements

What do we expect from you?

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in an Informatics or IT-related field

Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in complex operational systems

Strong experience in:

Requirements gathering and analysis

Functional design and specification

UML use cases

Ability to drive discussions with Product Owners and stakeholders to clarify functional needs

Strong communication and documentation skills

Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment

Preferably experience in:

Transport Management Systems (TMS) or Supply Chain systems

The logistics or transportation industry

Good command of the English language (spoken and written)

Currently living in The Netherlands within a normal commute of Haarlem

Why work at Hillebrand Gori?

With great pride, we can say that Hillebrand Gori is the largest beverages logistics company in the world. Founded in 1844, we are active in over 90 countries. Our success is built on the dedication of our people. While we operate globally with more than 2,200 employees, our IT department is largely located in The Netherlands but also has a presence in Italy, France and India. Within our department around 15 different nationalities work together.

We believe that “Our people and our reputation are our greatest assets.” You will work in an environment where you can make impact, influence strategic technology decisions, and grow both personally and professionally.

Are you looking for a role where you can apply deep expertise and deliver direct business value? Then we’d like to meet you.

What can you expect from us?

A salary tailored to your qualities and experience

A contract for 40 hours

Reimbursement for travel expenses, work from home allowance and internet allowance

Pension scheme with BeFrank

Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home

Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions in an international environment

An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best

You can work independently and make us better with your own input

Professional training

a fun place to work, with room for recreation; weekly and monthly drinks, quarterly company meet-ups, regular company festivities

Work for an organization certified as Great Place to Work 2026