Job Information
Antech Diagnostics Director of Transportation in Leverkusen, Germany
Job Requirements
The Role
Due to continued growth within the Mars Science and Diagnostic division, we are looking for a Director of Transportation to join our European team. You will be responsible for developing and coordinating the overall transportation and logistics operation across Europe. This will span across inbound, outbound and intercompany transfers, with a huge focus on customer experience, cost effectiveness and overall success with meeting company goals and requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Manage transportation and logistics performance, service delivery timing and budget.
Provide technical support for logistics, especially on matters related to acquisitions, expansions and start-ups.
Design and implement process improvements throughout the network including couriers, with a focus on improving service, footprint and profitability.
Using a drive for results to support transportation and logistics excellence and innovation programs.
Work collaboratively when communicating between operations, suppliers, customer service and sales teams.
Leadership and participation in cross-functional, process improvement activities.
Overall responsibility for auditing and coding of transportation related invoices.
Reporting to cover performance and successes.
Develop and implement applicable SOP’s and policies.
Establish forums to ensure continuous business review to ensure optimisation with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide input for manuals to capture relevant compliance for customs across the EU and North America.
Travel to other sites across Europe when required.
Work Experience
C1 or business level English and German.
Proven experience within European transportation and logistics management.
Same day logistics, shipper, carrier or consulting firm experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor or Master degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or Economics is desired.
Strong focus on providing a quality service to internal and external customers.
Experience with sourcing and contract negotiations with carriers/logistics providers.
Proven leadership experience and ability to innovate, lead and implement process improvement projects.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and internal teams to achieve business objectives.
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
Able to work under pressure in a team led environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills
Must be insurable and maintain a valid driver's license.
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of other MS Office applications.