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Logistics Manager (m/w/d)
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness, humility, and a spirit of adventure, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn from our 79 production sites worldwide, known for their best-in-class processes and procedures. There’s many to learn from, with high-performing leaders and caring colleagues to explore ideas and ambitions with. Every day, your energy, your personality, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Logistics Manager (m/w/d) - Your next role?
As a Logistics Manager (m/w/d), you will directly report to our Head of Operations Vernier and you will join our Logistics Department in Vernier. You will be in charge of leading inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and/or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management for a large/complex site.
Sounds interesting? It could well be your perfect opportunity if, like us, you always aim to exceed customer needs, provide value and are experienced at promoting relationships.
In this exciting role you will :
Strategy design and execution :
- Contribute to the design of the local Operations strategy by providing input regarding Logistics plans and improvement initiatives ;
- Elaborate the annual Logistics plan and oversee the execution of related activities to meet local Operations objectives.
Function Management :
- Lead warehouse and/or distribution center teams to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives and resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues ;
- Monitor product import or export processes and conduct internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements ;
- Design, deploy and maintain local logistics SOPs in line with corporate policies or procedure ;
- Investigate and deploy comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources ;
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, shipping, etc. or recommend purchase of new or improved technology, such as automated systems ;
- Analyze all aspects of logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient material flow whether related to routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers ;
- Collaborate with Supply Chain Planning to develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios ;
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records ;
- Establish models and metrics (KPIs) for use in evaluating logistics performance ;
- Maintain material flow management systems to meet production requirements ;
- Control that warehouse operations are conducted in compliance with company (EHS) guidelines and public safety regulation ;
- Monitor training programs for warehouse and/or distribution center staff to strengthen capabilities.
People management :
- Lead a team of 4 direct reports, with overall supervision of around 90 employees ;
- Conduct annual human resources processes for the local Logistics teams and validate results ;
- Work with the local Operations management team and HR Business Partners in developing a local talent pipeline in for the function ;
- Drive the development and promotion of identified talents within and outside local Operations.
You ?
Are you someone who wants to grow your world? Who excels being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then join us – and improve your world.
Your success profile includes :
- University degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent ;
- 7 to 10 years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment ;
- 2 to 5 years of progressive experience in people management ;
- Experience in supervising automated storage facilities utilizing cranes and conveyor systems ;
- Fluent in French and English ;
- You are certified Green Belt. Black Belt would be an asset ;
- You have an excellent command of SAP Warehouse and very good knowledge of computer tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Apps ;
- Experience in handling multiple priorities simultaneously ;
- Solid understanding of the transportation supplier landscape and material flow systems, complemented by proficiency in shipping and receiving regulations ;
- Familiarity with local and international safety and security norms for materials and products ;
- Strong grasp of supply chain functions and processes, along with a basic knowledge of production processes ;
- Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills, enabling effective decision-making in a dynamic environment.
Due to its activities, Givaudan is subject to the regulations of the OFAC (Office Fédéral de l'Aviation Civile). Please note that later in the recruitment process you will be asked to provide a criminal record.
Our Benefits :
Healthcare support
Paid time off and family leave
Retirement plan
Sport and leisure clubs
Company shop
Staff restaurant
Are you interested in this exciting challenge? We are looking forward to receiving your application! Please make sure you enclose your CV, Cover Letter, Diplomas and Work Certificates.
At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Givaudan is committed to equal opportunities. Therefore, we welcome applications regardless of cultural and social background, gender, age, religion or sexual identity.
We also have a safe working environment, progressive working conditions and are certified as an equal pay employer.
Remote working: On-site
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