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WHO IS HOLCIM TRADING & SHIPPING?
Holcim Trading & Shipping (HTS) is the trading arm of Holcim Group, the world leader in the building materials industry. HTS specializes in meeting the needs of customers and suppliers around the world through a unique product and service portfolio provided from offices in Zurich, Singapore, and Miami.
Location:
ZURICH, CH
Requisition ID: 12032
Your Holcim Experience
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us, you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet.
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Logistics Manager, Containers & Multimodal
Summary Of The Job
The Logistics Manager, Containers & Multimodal is in charge of implementing supply-chain solutions for Group and non-Group customers and suppliers, with tangible returns - global freight forwarding. This position involves strategic planning, effective management of logistics partners (focus on containers), inventory, and distribution (trucks), with a focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the seamless flow of goods and services.
Main Activities / Responsibilities
* Develop and implement supply chain and logistic strategies and solutions in alignment with strategic objectives - freight forwarding.
* Monitor and analyze supply chain metrics, such as inventory levels, cost, delivery times, and quality, define the KPIs and tracking methodologies to continuously identify areas of improvement - creating business cases.
* Design and implement adequate processes and procedures to improve supply chain efficiency, reduce cost and increase speed and quality of delivered services.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the Holcim guidelines and policies.
* Lead the selection and management of suppliers, vendors, and third-party logistics providers.
* Lead the contract negotiations and agreements with suppliers and vendors.
* Collaborate with various internal stakeholders identifying business opportunities, providing accurate business case studies for new and existing growth opportunities.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain through the implementation of best practices and innovative technologies.
* Provide business intelligence and competitive benchmarking.
Profile Required
Education/ Qualification:
* A higher education degree in Business/Logistics/freight forwarding is a must.
Experience
* Minimum 10 years of experience in global Logistics / Supply Chain / freight forwarding positions.
* Commercial experience and ability to negotiate with customers/suppliers.
* Evidence of strong business and strategic acumen.
Knowledge And Skills
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Appetite and curiosity for geo-political topics, technological and supply chain innovation.
* Global mindset, entrepreneurship mindset, business insight.
* Analytical, result-oriented and strategic thinking.
* Driven by continuous performance improvement and business growth.
* Learning agility required and hands-on expected.
Languages
* Excellent English, written and spoken.
* Any other internationally representative languages (Spanish, French, German, Chinese) is a plus.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Wholesale Import and Export
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