Global Logistics Expert

Dr. Schär AG; Postal; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Dr. Schär AG is seeking an experienced Global Inbound Logistics Procurement professional to shape and execute our inbound sourcing strategy.

You will manage key supplier partnerships, negotiate rates, and drive cost optimization across regions, ensuring service levels meet our global needs. The role requires a degree in logistics or related field, strong knowledge of road/sea transport, and proven KPI-driven performance management in multi-country settings.

Competenze

• Requires a degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics or related field.
• Experience in international logistics and inbound transportation.
• Knowledge of road and sea transport, market dynamics, pricing models and logistics contracts.
• Proven supplier management, negotiation and KPI-driven performance.
• Analytical mindset with cost control, budgeting and continuous improvement.
• Comfort working in cross-functional, multi-country environments.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.

Mansioni

• Support and implement global inbound logistics procurement strategy balancing cost and service.
• Manage strategic partnerships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs against contracts and KPIs.
• Define and monitor the global inbound logistics budget and forecast deviations.
• Drive cost-efficiency, RFQs, rate negotiations and optimization of transport flows.
• Monitor operational performance and logistics risks, implement improvements.
• Foster digital integration and visibility with EDI, tracking solutions and end-to-end transparency.

Conoscenze

International logistics

Inbound transportation

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cost control

Budgeting

Cross-functional work

Digital affinity

English fluency

Formazione

Degree in Logistics or related field

Strumenti

Illumination not specified

Descrizione del lavoro

Your Tasks

• Support and implement the global inbound logistics procurement strategy, ensuring the best balance between cost, service levels, and sourcing.
• Managestrategic partnerships with logistics providers (carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs), ensuring strong performance against contracts, KPIs, and compliance standards.
• Define and monitorthe global inbound logistics budget, monitoring forecasts, deviations, and cost performance across regions.
• Drive cost‑efficiency and benchmarking initiatives, including RFQs, rate negotiations, and optimization of transport flows, routing, and carrier allocation.
• Monitor operational performance and logistics risks, implementing continuous improvement actions and business continuity solutions.
• Foster digital integration and visibility, working with partners on EDI, tracking solutions, and end‑to‑end transparency.

Your Profile

• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• Solid experience in international logistics / inbound transportation.
• Strong knowledge of road and sea transport, market dynamics, pricing models, and logistics contracts.
• Proven experience in supplier management, negotiation, and KPI‑driven performance management.
• Analytical mindset with a strong focus on cost control, budgeting, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence working in cross‑functional, multi‑country environments.
• Good digital affinity and openness to new tools and systems.
• Fluent English; additional languages are a plus