This hybrid position as Global logistics Manager (f/m/d) is instrumental in achieving NCAB’s long term logistic targets by enabling group synergies and leverage while supporting the transformation of logistic management process globally.
Long-term responsibilities include both regional / segment lead (40%) in Europe and global stream lead (60%): IT/analytics, warehousing/quality, sea/air forwarding or express.
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PositionRegional lead:
- Build a regional strategy according to both local requirements and group strategy.
- Explore and deploy new innovative logistic solutions (routings, warehousing, means of transport).
- Identify and drive continuous improvement and optimization projects (costs, CO2, service)
- Benchmark and negotiate rates with service providers on behalf of the region.
- Collaborate with other Regional logistic managers for negotiations, benchmarks, projects and support worldwide.
Global lead on Logistics transformation:
Management & data (costs, CO2, perf):
- Implement financial/performance tracking from BI solution, or build an early-stage alternative (weekly EDI invoice flows)
- Build centralized dashboards to monitor budget execution and spot potential deviations or opportunities, at global, regional, or ship-to level (transport lanes)
- Implement a monthly financial bridge gap analysis/review
- Implement a monthly forecasting tool (fuel, inflation, mix, opportunities)
- Invoice control methodology
Network optimization / Shipping method:
- Network: build a simple model to use in Europe or for any simulation project taking costs, CO2, inventory and lead times as inputs
- Method: build a simple model enabling to chose the right transportation method in terms of costs vs inventory vs margin.
Purchasing method:
- Build a standard RFQ format and process for Air and Sea budgets.
- Launch contract agreements with main partners (priority on defense sector)
- Launch a Global sea freight tender in 2024 to further develop synergies
Logistics solutions:
- Support other regions in finding complex routing solutions
Profile
The role is suited to an individual with strong logistic projects leadership and change experiences in a global business environment with state-of-the-art concepts.
For this role, a minimum of 5 years experience conducting regional/global logistics optimization is required, with a business oriented way of working and a good understanding of the bigger picture. Experience in logistics (road, air, sea), customs, data analysis (excel advanced), TMS and ERP, RFQ simulations, planning is required and supply chain background is a plus. The ability to travel internationally on a reasonable basis (monthly) both within the region and globally would help you to understand the regional situation and adapt to the market.
We are looking for a candidate with analytic capabilities proactively recognizing opportunities in the supply chain, target driven and result focused with a proven track record of delivering on business objectives. To succeed, you would need to be a dynamic leader, with a clear business view, integrity and with a structured, focused and quality-minded way of working. A strategic approach with a holistic mindset builds a great base to understands local issues and support the business growth.
With a positive mindset, excellent social skills and ability to interact well with people from all backgrounds and cultures, she or he understands the importance of continued development in team.
About us
At NCAB Group, it is the people that make us unique. We work according to our values Quality First, Strong Relationships and Full responsibility, and encourage employee empowerment and initiatives. We have a high employee engagement, and are proud to be Employer of the year - Powered by People 2022.
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NCAB Group is a leading global PCB supplier founded in 1993 in Sweden. Today, we have local presence in 15 countries in Europe, Asia and North America and customers in approximately 45 countries worldwide. Our mission is to produce PCBs for demanding customers, on time with zero defects, produced sustainably at the lowest total cost.
