Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Martijn Spee

Martijn Spee

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Summary

Experienced Transport Manager operating on a Global and European level, managing large operations and budget. Leading teams across multiple countries and disciplines. Drives innovation, digitalization, and sustainability in transport networks, delivering cost savings, operational excellence, and service quality. Skilled in leading cross-cultural teams, defining and implementing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Recognized for a positive, solution-focused approach that fosters high performance, continuous improvement, and sustainable growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Transport EMEA

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
01.2018 - Current
  • Own €50M transport budget across EMEA road, rail, air, and global sea operations, ensuring cost efficiency, operational excellence and resilience.
  • Drive transformation of the EMEA transport strategy, including digitalization, innovation and sustainable solutions.
  • Lead a cross-border team of 40 FTE (direct & indirect) covering operations, procurement, costs and performance management.
  • Collaborate with C-level, global and EU cluster leadership to align transport strategy and network studies with adapting to business development, sustainability targets and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintaining strategic partnerships with a large group of 3pl service providers focusing on transport and warehousing.

Board and Council Leadership Roles

Evofenedex Dutch Shippers’ Association
09.2018 - Current
  • Chair of the Rail Shippers’ Council – providing strategic leadership and representing the interests of companies shipping goods by rail.
  • Member of the General Board – contributing to strategic decision-making and governance of the Dutch Shippers’ Association.

Supervisor Transport

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
10.2014 - 12.2017
  • Drive operational excellence across the transport network, optimizing processes and controlling costs.
  • Lead and inspire the team, ensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Transport Specialist

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
04.2013 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for coordinating and optimizing transport operations, ensuring quality, compliance with processes, and effective cost management across the EU transport network.

Customer Service Supervisor DHL

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V. / DHL Supply chain
11.2011 - 03.2013

Shipping Coordinator

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
10.2008 - 10.2011

Education

HBO Logistiek management -

NCOI

European Junior Logistician (EJLog) -

vLm Logistiek College / ATIM

HBO Logistics & Facility management (no degree) -

NHTV

HAVO (profile: Economics & Social Studies) -

Beatrix College

Skills

  • Strategic & Operational Leadership
  • Innovative & Positive Mindset
  • Resilient & Solution-Oriented
  • Pragmatic thinking
  • Data-Driven
  • Cross-Cultural

Certification

Ricoh Academy

  • Performance Coaching
  • ADKAR Change management
  • De Life Orientations (LIFO)
  • LSS Green Belt Certified

Languages

Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Board and Council Leadership Roles

Evofenedex Dutch Shippers’ Association
09.2018 - Current

Manager Transport EMEA

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
01.2018 - Current

Supervisor Transport

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
10.2014 - 12.2017

Transport Specialist

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
04.2013 - 09.2014

Customer Service Supervisor DHL

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V. / DHL Supply chain
11.2011 - 03.2013

Shipping Coordinator

Ricoh Europe SCM B.V.
10.2008 - 10.2011

European Junior Logistician (EJLog) -

vLm Logistiek College / ATIM

HBO Logistics & Facility management (no degree) -

NHTV

HAVO (profile: Economics & Social Studies) -

Beatrix College

HBO Logistiek management -

NCOI
Martijn Spee