Givaudan

Head of Logistics, Supply Chain

Givaudan

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Cincinnati • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and/or warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management for a region (including all NI NOAM Sites)
  • Elaborate the regional Logistics strategy and oversee the design and execution of related tactical and operational plans to meet business growth goals
  • Contribute to the design of the regional Operations and Supply Chain strategies by providing input regarding Logistics and continuous improvement programs.
  • Define performance and service level of service partners and carriers
  • Design and improve distribution networks for the region.
  • Follow market evolution/trends of service and costs in logistics.
  • Lead the deployment of global and regional Logistics initiatives at all regional sites to improve the balance of service level, cost and quality of Logistics services
  • Identify and support continuous improvement programs both internally and together with the global logistics Givaudan Business Solutions (GBS) team and 4PL to provide target service levels and costs
  • Create visibility on logistics projects / initiatives within and across the regions
  • Manage strategic relationships with logistics service providers
  • Control that Logistics operations are conducted in compliance with company (EHS) guidelines and public safety regulations.
  • Align regional best-practices, particularly around shipping/export activities across the local sites to enable accurate reporting and KPI tracking.
  • Follow market evolution/trends of service and costs within Logistics led by Source-to-Pay (STP)
  • Oversee the deployment of training programs for Logistics staff to strengthen capabilities
  • Coordinate and review human resources processes within the Logistics teams at Site level
  • Develop a regional talent pipeline and drive the development and promotion of Logistics talents together with GBS delivery center and HR Business Partner(s)

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline
  • 15+ years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
  • 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in people management.
  • Experience handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, customs and trade affairs topics
  • Understanding of incoterms and shipping terminology
  • Excellent knowledge of supply chain function and processes
  • Affinity to systems and analytical tools (SAP, BI/BO, XLS)
  • Knowledge on new technologies and automation
  • Analytical and negotiation skills
  • Project and change management experience
  • Experience with large ERP system(s)
  • Change management skills
  • Continuous Improvement mindset
  • Fluency in English
Benefits
  • Healthcare Plan: Medical Dental Vision
  • High matching 401k plan
  • Vacation days

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
logistics operationssupply chain managementtransportationwarehousingcustoms and trade affairsincotermssupply chain processesproject managementchange managementcontinuous improvement
Soft skills
people managementanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsability to handle multiple prioritiesleadershipcommunicationstrategic thinkingrelationship managementtraining and developmenttalent development
Certifications
Master's degree in LogisticsMaster's degree in Supply Chain ManagementMaster's degree in Operations Management