Apply to JobJob ID249636BRPosition TitleEMEA Transportation ManagerJob DescriptionPosition Purpose:
This position directs and leads all aspects of the transportation network associated with the EMEA region as a subset of the Global Transportation (GT) department. Responsible for the leading and control of transportation guidelines, policies, and activities associated within the region. Further, has the responsibility to control and assure efficient, compliant, and cost effective shipping standards which support the GT strategic directive that strives for best-in-class service and allows for a competitive advantage within the industry. Aligns goals and objectives in parallel with the Regional Supply Chain Head and the Head of Global Transportation.
The EMEA Transportation Manager will lead, guide, and support departmental activities in order to successfully provide cost effective, timely, quality transportation services to both internal and external stakeholders within the region.
Major Accountabilities:
• Manages the regional transportation spend and PPV
• Proactively identify and analyze anomalies, reverse negative trends, and control costs – all in order to maximize productivity and deliver on operational, strategic, and financial expectations. Responsible and accountable for assigned market/regional budget(s)
• Develops and implements the Global Transportation Strategy for the EMEA region
• Directs the EMEA transportation activities and carrier selection through the efficient management of all approved service providers
• Manages and standardizes global policies and procedures related to transportation for the region
• Directs and manages mode/standards for inter-company and end-customer transportation services
• Collaborates with individual country Logistic, Traffic, and Distribution managers in order to align with global, regional, and strategic objectives
• Manages global providers and “on-site” account mgrs by setting performance goals and objectives that drive KPI requirements.
• Develops processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, & effectiveness, Demonstrates strong leadership that excels in establishing solid teams and driving performance Organizes, leads, and controls effectively – add real value to the regional department in the execution of these processes
• Provides technical, strategic, & operational directive to the regional management teams by controlling and managing the flow of information, making recommendations, & providing resolution where applicable.
• Dictates standards & revisions as required Demonstrates superior knowledge of transportation/3PL industries including best practices & industry trends. Applies qualifications to positively affect department competencies and efficiencies Exhibits firm grasp of transport conditions & handling requirements throughout the distribution chain in order to assure product quality is not negatively impacted Leads productivity initiatives for the US region by identifying improvement opportunities, implementing processes, and measuring results. Directs country specific goals and objectives that support and align with regional/global initiatives Forefronts projects as required – cross-divisional, RFQs, strategic, etc. Enforces compliance of all company policies/procedures, safety rules, and governmental regulations
• Directs the global transportation SUQ activities through the efficient management of all service providers, Alcon plants and affiliates ensuring compliance to procedures
Minimum requirementsYour Profile:
• Bachelor degree or equivalent years of directly related experience
• English
• Minimum of 10 years Logistics work experience in a regulated medical device/Pharmaceutical industryDivisionALCONBusiness UnitMFG/TECH OPERATIONS ALLocationSwitzerlandSiteFribourgCompany/Legal EntityALCON PH LTD CHEFunctional AreaTechnical OperationsJob TypeFull TimeEmployment TypeRegular
