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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing regional distribution networks, including logistics service provider management, cost forecasting, and performance analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, conduct contract negotiations, and implement sustainable improvement initiatives within an international supply chain context.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Distribution Management3PL ManagementContract NegotiationsStakeholder ManagementSupply Chain Analysis
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost ForecastingFreight Cost CalculationFreight AuditingKPI AnalysisTenderingTransportation ProcurementSustainability InitiativesDigital Logistics SystemsSource-to-Pay ProcessesLogistics Service Provider Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationMotivationChange Management
Tools & Technologies
SAP
Industry Keywords
Supply Chain ManagementLogisticsTransportationProcurementFulfillment
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Ensure efficient distribution processes to achieve agreed targets for cost, service, and sustainability
- Serve as the central point of contact for all distribution-related topics
- Lead, coach, and develop the regional distribution team
- Manage relevant stakeholders within an international matrix organization
- Own the regional distribution network, including management of contracted logistics service providers for transportation, warehousing, and fulfillment
- Own regional distribution costs, including forecasting, freight cost calculation in SAP, freight auditing, and accrual reporting
- Conduct regional tenders, contract negotiations, and supplier management in alignment with global supply chain and sourcing strategies
- Analyze performance KPIs, cost structures, and network data
- Derive and implement sustainable improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, service quality, and cost-effectiveness
Requirements
What you’ll need- University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Procurement, or a comparable field
- Several years of professional experience—at least 5 years—in distribution, transportation, and fulfillment
- Proven leadership experience and the ability to motivate and develop teams and successfully guide them through change processes
- In-depth knowledge of 3PL management, tendering, contract negotiations, and transportation procurement
- Strong understanding of complex supply chain interdependencies and experience working within an international matrix organization
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Good understanding of source-to-pay processes and digital logistics systems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Compensation in accordance with the BETV collective agreement for the paper industry
- Annual special payment
- Vacation allowance
- Bonus
- Company pension schemes
- Anniversary bonus
- Childcare allowance
- Corporate Benefits and employee discounts
- Factory outlet and free product distribution
- Hybrid working model
- Flexible working hours
- Time tracking with overtime compensation
- 38-hour workweek
- 30 days of annual leave
- Lifetime working-time account
- Structured onboarding
- Training and development opportunities, including a digital learning platform
- Coaching and mentoring as part of an individual development plan
- Participation in industry conferences and trade fairs
- Lease-a-bike program
- Health Month
- Mindfulness courses
- PME Family Service
- Employee surveys
- Informal first-name culture
- Communities and networks
- Co-working spaces
- Leadership guidelines
- Company cafeteria
- Public transportation subsidy
- Bicycle parking
- Free parking
- EV charging stations