Transport and Logistics Global Manager (ETO & Solutions)

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Transport and Logistics Global Manager (ETO & Solutions), Leeds

Client:

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Logistics

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. Our + employees thrive in more than countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity, and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, and at every moment.

Mission: The role is part of the ETO Procurement central organization within the ETO Power Systems Business. Accountable for leading the global transport strategy within Global ETO and Solution perimeters with key deliverables on Sustainability, Global Trade Compliance, and enhancing expertise in Transport & Logistics.

Goals/Responsibilities:

1. Provide expert support on Transportation, Global Trade at the plant level, and Procurement team: upstream and downstream flows.
2. Support all transport flows to step up operational excellence (on-time delivery & quality per customer segment at the best cost efficiency).
3. Introduce the best technologies into our logistics department thereby contributing to customer experience and supplier effectiveness (e.g., improving visibility and automated communication).
4. Determine, monitor, and analyze the transport KPIs and cost drivers to better manage performance and improve logistics productivity.
5. Define and implement improvement actions, and recommendations, get buy-in, and implement actions to achieve productivity.
6. Network Design: optimize and simplify logistic flow costs accordingly (supplier optimization, existing regular lines, packaging, warehousing, CO2 reduction).
7. Open new regular lanes with the support of the IP team.
8. Regular support on operations with Plant: RFQ support, Insurance Claims, Tax and Customs issues.
9. Ensure that all activities are compliant with current legislation and health and safety standards.
10. Define the best transportation network strategy within corporate strategy & initiatives.
11. Initiate transport offers evolution aligned with CLO (transportation plan, services, Go Green initiatives).
12. Support and work closely with the procurement team to review and rationalize our transport contracts with 3rd parties.
13. Improve service level by identifying optimization of processes and procedures.
14. Compile shipping data for management reporting (ASR, FTA Saving, inbound transport cost) and flow formulation.
15. Manage and monitor the performance of freight forwarders, transporters, and customs brokerage to ensure on-time delivery of shipments for projects.
16. Continue developing and deploying Category management strategies for S6 Category Community.
17. Build and secure the transport dashboard for finance to have a clear view on the transport cost for Global ETO.

Required experience:

1. Master’s degree in economics, commercial or industrial sciences, engineering or logistics.
2. At least 8-10 years’ experience in Supply Chain Environment with team management.
3. Strong people and project management skills to initiate and lead change to improve performance.
4. Synthetic by nature but with good analytical abilities, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
5. Advanced Information System user with a strong interest in logistics software and new communication technologies.
6. Excellent communicator, strong at negotiating with external parties.
7. Fluent in English.

Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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