The Area Category Manager – Logistics – Road and Courier – EME & AF is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies with 3rd party suppliers, carriers and courier companies for the specified region for FLSmidth. Responsible for all road and courier management design routing, supplier negotiations, contracting, and ongoing supplier management for assigned category. Champion in the function for processes and tools to ensure compliance. Coordinates with the Global Business Centers (GBC) Logistics team supporting the specified region to ensure alignment of routing guidelines are followed.<\/p>\n
Your responsibilities:<\/p>\n
\tManage forwarder and carrier relations for road and courier. In alignment with category strategy, defines processes including 3rd party logistics supplier identification, contract negotiations and supplier due diligence activities.
\n\tSet the standards and guidelines for Logistics routing for specified Sales Areas.
\n\tCollaborates with Logistics GBC team supporting the Sales Area, identify any technical training needs and ensure compliance to policies and directives.
\n\tReview and address any NCRs (non-conformance report) pertaining to Logistics or carriers issues.
\n\tAct as the escalation point for Logistics within the selected Sales Area.
\n\tDrive, support, and strategize with Logistics GBC to develop the most effective procedures to ensure best practices.
\n\tOwns supplier life-cycle management and is responsible for the supplier performance management..
\n\tWorks with a high degree of autonomy, taking decisions within the assigned area of responsibility and acting in line with category and procurement strategy.
\n\tPresents results and recommendations for management decisions to relevant decision boards and stakeholders.\u00a0
\n\tInteracts with relevant management functions and closely collaborates with relevant stakeholders to identify short and long-term direction<\/p>\n
What you bring:<\/p>\n
\tBachelor\u2019s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or related experience)
\n\t7+ years of experience in international Logistics or global supply chain
\n\tKnowledge of global trade regulations, classification procedures, customs regulations, and international trade agreements.
\n\tExperience with global trade management systems.<\/p>\n
Deadline:28th April,2026<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.flsmidth.com ) or<\/p>\n
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