EMEA Ocean Freight Ops & Carrier Performance

3M; Langenthal; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

3M seeks an EMEA Ocean Freight Transportation Manager to lead ocean transportation operations, manage carrier performance, and drive network optimization across the EMEA region. You will oversee end-to-end execution, provide strategic governance, and deliver continuous improvements in service, cost, and compliance.

Key duties include leading carrier reviews, establishing scorecards and SLAs, and partnering with Sourcing on bids and rate negotiations while promoting a culture of safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Significant experience in transportation, logistics, or ocean freight operations.
• Proven experience managing carriers, performance, and regional programs.
• Experience supporting sourcing activities, bids, and carrier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Ocean Transportation operations across EMEA, manage escalations and routing guide compliance.
• Build and govern carrier scorecards, SLAs, and performance reviews; drive root-cause actions.
• Improve Ocean Transit-on-Time performance and reduce demurrage/detention costs; develop KPI dashboards.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance and training to promote compliance.
• Collaborate with Sourcing on carrier strategy, rate negotiations, and service optimization.

Skills

Carrier performance management

Transportation operations leadership

SLA governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & KPI management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

3M seeks an EMEA Ocean Freight Transportation Manager to lead ocean transportation operations, manage carrier performance, and drive network optimization across the EMEA region. You will oversee end-to-end execution, provide strategic governance, and deliver continuous improvements in service, cost, and compliance.

Key duties include leading carrier reviews, establishing scorecards and SLAs, and partnering with Sourcing on bids and rate negotiations while promoting a culture of safety,