Job Objectives
The Transport Manager and Business Partner is responsible for all transport related activities (Inbound, Airbus Internal Transports and Outbound). This contains 3PL and Integrator Management (Performance, Quality, Costs, Sustainability), Process Design and Implementation, working in Transport related Projects, Escalation Management, and daily operations if necessary. Furthermore the role is a business partner for Satair`s internal customers incl. performance, quality and cost management as well as transport consultancy.
Job Responsibilities
Contribute on regional and global Transport related Projects and support the deployment of the Satair new global Transportation Operating Model (TMS, 3PL -4PL) contributing to the global Satair Logistics transformation program
- Support change from local (APAC) to global transport operating mode working closely with our teams in Europe and US region
- Ensure consistent global contractual framework and ensure full compliance with legal and government requirements in cooperation with Procurement
- Contribute to the design and deployment of our new Transport Operating Model
- Support an End to End process review on all Transport, Customs and Export Control processes
Manage APAC and global 3 PL service providers on a tactical level to ensure performance (On time delivery, Cost, Quality, Sustainability), drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the procurement of Transportation services
- Steer monthly business reviews with our 3 PL, run improvement initiatives involving all stakeholders
- Steer regional transport spent and contribute to global Transport Cost Controlling
- Contribute to global call for tender activities with US demand, ensure Purchase Order placement and supplier payments
Act as a Transport Business Partner for our operations and commercial teams to continuously improve transport concepts to meet Customer’s expectations
- Monitor replenishment and Inbound flows into the warehouses in Singapore, Beijing and Dubai
- Monitor Satair Outbound flows to our customer
- Forecast and anticipate Operational developments that will affect transportation flows and volumes.
- Run dedicated cost optimization initiatives at regional level
Secondary Responsibilities
- Act as Transport Focal Point for all regional stakeholders (intern and extern) and Satair Operations Management
- Manage Interface to regional warehouse Inbound and outbound teams
Job Requirements
- Minimum 10 years experience in similar position and/or within Freight Forwarding Industry
- Deep understanding of Transportation business
- Preferred previous experience in a Freight Forwarding company
- Preferred CPL (Certified Logistics Professional)
- Preferred CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics)
- Transport Management System
- Proven track record within the transportation environment
- Project Management Expertise and used to work with external service providers
- Analytical and structured way of working with high problem solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skill
- Very good in building business relationships with internal and external partners
- Ability to work autonomously and remote with the teams in Europe and US
