Title: Senior Category Manager - Logistics (FMCG Industry)
Location: Stuttgart, Germany (with Remote Work Opportunity)
Company Overview: We are a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company committed to delivering high-quality products to consumers worldwide. As we embark on an exciting phase of growth, we are assembling a new team in Stuttgart, Germany, to establish best-in-class procurement practices. We are seeking a seasoned and innovative Senior Category Manager to lead our logistics procurement efforts and drive strategic initiatives in support of our aggressive growth objectives.
Job Description:
Role Overview: As the Senior Category Manager for logistics in the FMCG industry, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic procurement strategies for transportation, warehousing, distribution, and related services. Joining a newly formed team in Stuttgart, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of our logistics procurement function, optimize supply chain efficiency, and support our ambitious growth plans. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, with the option to collaborate from any location.
Key Responsibilities:
Category Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for logistics procurement, aligned with business goals, market trends, and operational requirements.
Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and select logistics service providers, negotiating contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service levels.
Cost Optimization: Analyze transportation routes, warehousing options, and distribution networks to identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvement in logistics operations.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the performance of logistics service providers against key performance indicators (KPIs), conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure compliance and service quality.
Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with logistics operations, including supply chain disruptions, regulatory compliance, and quality control, implementing risk mitigation strategies to ensure continuity of service.
Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation, execution, and management of contracts with logistics service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, SLAs, and performance metrics.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, operations, finance, and IT teams, to align logistics procurement strategies with business objectives and requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics procurement processes, leveraging data analytics, technology solutions, and industry best practices to optimize efficiency and drive cost savings.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CSCP, CIPS) preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic procurement or category management roles, with a focus on logistics procurement within the FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing successful category strategies, driving cost savings, and optimizing logistics operations.
- Strong negotiation skills and contract management experience, with the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with logistics service providers.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to support decision-making.
- Solid understanding of transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain management principles in the FMCG industry.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Fluency in German and English, both written and verbal.
Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping our logistics procurement function to support our aggressive growth objectives. Apply now to be part of our journey to revolutionize the FMCG industry!
