Description
In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with our Global Logistics department to lead sourcing activities on their behalf. You will be actively managing the sourcing of $250M+ dollars of logistics spend. You would develop category strategies and lead RFPs on ocean, air, FTL/LTL freight, small parcel, 3PL and any other Logistics needs.
You will be part of a global team with peers based in Raleigh – NC, San Jose – CA, Wroclaw – PL, Juarez – MX, and Ziyang – CN. Internal business partners are geographically distributed to location beyond the above.
This position is based fully onsite (5 days per week) at the Rotkreuz office.
This position is based fully onsite (5 days per week) at the Rotkreuz office.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop category strategies in alignment with the business partner priorities/requirements and company growth/geographic expansion objectives
- Understand how market trends and supplier capabilities support your sourcing roadmap and project pipeline for each mode
- Take a proactive position to identify and mitigate risks within the category supported
- Achieve stakeholders’ business requirements while effectively capturing value (e.g cost improvements, risk mitigation, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier consolidation)
- Negotiate and manage carrier agreements and relationships
- Lead regular business reviews with suppliers and Align management
- Support and drive Logistics Operations activities including supplier relationship management, operational performance, freight bill auditing, and business partner issues
- Work jointly with Global and Regional Logistics teams on operational execution activities
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 6-10 years of relevant sourcing experience
- At least 2 years of experience managing a global logistics category including small parcel carriers, TL/LTL/ocean transportation services, 3PLs, warehousing services (preferably with specialization in small parcel)
- Experience with Logistics Operations & Execution
- Strong understanding of supply chain networks and optimization
- Self-starter, demonstrated ability to develop a new sourcing category from the ground up
- Excellent business partner engagement skills, attention to detail, and influencing will be key components of this role
- Ability to navigate through a matrixed organization & collaborate in a cross regional/functional team
About Align Technology
Your growth and well-being:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:
- Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
- Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
- Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
- Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.
Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.
Discover Align:
We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.
Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.
We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.
At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.
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