Senior Logistics Specialist

Aptiv; Braga; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Tempo integral

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Competitive compensation

Training opportunities

Recognition for excellence

Community involvement

Resumo da oferta

Aptiv is seeking a Senior Logistics Specialist to manage Freight & Customs activities within the IS PC&L organization. You will coordinate global initiatives, drive cost improvements, and shape logistics processes with cross-functional teams across regions and plants.

The role focuses on optimizing Transportation, Customs operations, and adherence to trade compliance while supporting budget planning and performance targets.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of experience in PC&L/Supply Chain/Logistics in a multinational company.
• Knowledge of SAP and other relevant systems/tools.
• Good English language skills.

Responsabilidades

• Drive Freight & Customs management and optimize logistics operations.
• Guide Plant, Regional and Global teams in best practices for logistics performance.
• Own continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives in Logistics (ECIP/MCIP).
• Coordinate and support BBP planning and annual budgeting for Freight & Customs.

Conhecimentos

Analytical mindset

Process-driven

English proficiency

Formação académica

BS in Logistics or related field

Ferramentas

SAP

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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About this position

As Senior Logistics Specialist you will be responsible for Freight & Customs activities inside the IS PC&L Organization. In this key position, you will coordinate specific activities within the Freight Operations and Customs domain, and drive robust cost improvement projects across the globe in close cooperation with other Global, Regional and Plant cross-functional teams. Optimized Logistics and Freight Management will enable the company to focus investments on growth of the business and enable flow in our operations.

Responsibilities and duties

The Senior Logistics Specialist will drive excellence in Freight and Customs Management, ensuring smooth execution of our Logistics operations, with special focus on Freight and Customs related topics. In addition, you will guide the Plant, Regional and Global teams in Logistics best practices as a subject matter expert and drive continuous improvement in our operational and financial performance.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Optimize the utilization and network design of Transportation and Customs Operations, as well as rate reductions in collaboration with Corporate Logistics;
• Support the overall network design of IS Logistics & Supply Chain, as well as rate reductions, utilization and creation of processes and procedures;
• Manage Global Freight & Customs standards, processes/procedures and cost savings initiatives;
• Own continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives in Logistics, through our ECIP and MCIP savings funnels;
• Reduce the use of Premium Freight and ensure proper authorization of the same;
• Drive a robust root cause analysis of failure modes and effects in the Logistics, Freight and Customs area;
• Drive the Plant PC&L organizations to deliver on target as set out in the yearly plan (BBP) in terms of Freight & Customs;
• Ensure trade compliance along with the corporate functions in charge;
• Drive breakthrough initiatives to deliver beyond the BBP targeted performance;
• Support the ongoing functional transformation with improved capabilities and competencies;
• Support the annual budgeting process (BBP) and strategic planning;
• Coordinate the execution of the identified initiatives to ensure the division consistently hits the targets as laid out in the Business Plan;
• Ensure sharing and deployment of best practices inside the Organization, supporting the Regions and Plants;

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Logistics, Business Management, International Relations, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or other relevant area;
• Knowledge of Supply Chain/Logistics Processes (with preference for Operations, Manufacturing and Logistics related ones);
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in progressively more responsible and challenging roles in PC&L/Supply Chain/Logistics in a multinational company;
• Knowledge of SAP and other relevant systems/tools, and relevant experience as a professional user in a challenging environment;
• Good knowledge of the English language;
• Analytical mindset, strongly process driven and used to view the performance through "process and people" angle;
• Good working knowledge of MS office and integration with other systems;
• Experience in a challenging automotive environment.

Nice to haves (preferred qualifications)

• Basic understanding of Lean principles and tools;
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma principles and tools;
• Curiously investigate everything - ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively;
• Learn by doing - an entrepreneurial mindset that's driven by hands-on experimentation;
• Embrace resilience - seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow.

Our Benefits at Aptiv

• Competitive compensation package
• Learning, professional growth and development in a world recognized international environment
• Access to internal & external training
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the world

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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