transportation & logistics commodity manager

Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Manage the contracts for logistics services, road, air and sea transportation, 3PL contracts and warehouses in an international context.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers and logistics partners to secure the best contractual terms, both in terms of costs and delivery times.
• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
• Collaborate with internal departments (Logistics, Production, Supply Chain) to align company needs with transportation and logistics solutions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction within the global logistics network.
• Coordinate supplier audits to ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards and company policies.
• Actively collaborate with Logistics & Transportation teams to manage cross-border projects and develop continuous improvement strategies for the supply chain.
• Stay up to date with market trends and innovations in the logistics and transportation sector, identifying new solutions that provide competitive advantages to the company.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in roles such as Commodity Manager, Procurement or Purchasing in the logistics, transportation or 3PL sectors, with a focus on international operations.
• In-depth knowledge of transportation and logistics market dynamics, including contracts with 3PL service providers.
• Advanced negotiation skills, with experience in managing complex negotiations and long-term contracts.
• Cost analysis and budget management skills, with experience in reducing costs through supply chain optimization.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written, to manage communications and negotiations with international partners.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent priority management skills.
  
  

Location: Vigasio (VR).

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