Regional Transport Head (m/w/d) - Your next role? (Vernier, CH, 1214) at Givaudan

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.

As a Regional Transport Head (m/w/d), you will be responsible for the overarching regional logistics road map, fully linked to both the regions supply chain plan and aligned with the global supply chain strategic direction.

Your priorities will also include defining the logistics annual budget and priority initiatives for the region to support growth and customer service whilst optimising cost and recognising means to mitigate environmental impact.

 Multiple location: Ashford (UK), Baierbrunn (Germany), Vernier (Switzerland)

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.

Reporting to the Regional Supply Chain Head EMEA, you will:

• Build the regional logistics strategy, including the design and execution of tactical and operational plans to meet business growth objectives 

• Lead the deployment of both regional and global initiatives across EMEA to optimise the balance of service level, cost and quality of logistics services

• Create visibility on priority logistics projects and initiatives within and across the region

• Define performance and service level of partners and carriers in alignment with other stakeholders (Global, Local and Givaudan Business Solutions)

• Identify and support continuous improvement programs both with internal & external partners (4PL) 

• Manage strategic relationships with logistics service providers

• Follow market evolution/trends of services and costs in logistics 

• Support the EMEA SC Head to develop a regional talent pipeline for Supply Chain & Logistics across the region

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:

• Bachelor or Master degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations or Business management

• Fluent in English, other languages, especially French, would be a benefit

• Minimum 5 years experience in Supply Chain or Operations, with a strong background in Logistics

• Progressive experience of people management via either direct or matrix reporting

• Strong knowledge of transportation, customs and trade affairs topics

• Understanding of incoterms and shipping terminology

• Excellent knowledge of supply chain function & processes

• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (SAP, BI/BO, XLS)

• Robust knowledge on new technologies and automation

• Experience with large ERP systems

• Customer focus, problem solving and priority setting

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experienced analytical and negotiation competencies, with an aptitude and leaning towards stakeholder engagement and utilising influencing skills

• Proven track record in project and change management 

• Six sigma/Lean Green Belt certificate preferred, interested and have a natural Continuous Improvement mindset

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.