EMEA Logistics Sourcing Analyst (m/f/x)

Job Description:

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

As a Logistics Sourcing Analyst – EMEA, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world.

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Consults with Sourcing and transportation operations team to develop a standardized RFP documentation process for all EMEA regional ground modes. Own analytical aspects of RFx process for regional warehouse, DC, consolidation, deconsolidation and all modes of transportation including LTL, FTL, Intermodal, drayage, cartage, domestic and international parcel.

• Problem solving requires hypothetical thinking to determine best solutions for complex problems. Utilizes resources across work areas and departments to create solutions. Most complex problem solving may require in-depth interpretation and analysis for significantly different situations.

• Decisions impact one area of the organization and occasionally may impact multiple areas and countries within EMEA. Utilizing financial data, market intelligence and impacts for forecasts for operation planning.

• Develop, subject matter expertise (SME) on sourcing RFx platform – Build RFPs and develop format utilizing RFx platforms: Keelvar, Jagger, Coupa, Trimble, GEP, etc. with capability to develop scenario building in tool for cost vs. service comparison.

• Provide insights to sourcing managers (SMEs) on key market trends to assist in their supplier negotiations. Support SMEs in strategy development, data collection, continuous improvements.

• Develops systems to support sourcing information needs, with KPI’s for vendor relationship with air, ocean, ground freight, parcel, international freight and drayage suppliers.

• Develop BI reports that include supplier spend, price per mode trend, market intelligence reporting.

• Validate and publish cost vs market trend.

• Ensures compliance of corporate sourcing policies and procedures demonstrates company ethics and compliance values.

• Actively participates in relevant corporate programs/initiatives, complies with professional and quality standards, complies with corporate policies and procedures, and acts in a manner consistent with the company’s values and ethical standards.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, the company requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) in Finance, Business administration or related.
• Two years of transportation, logistics sourcing or procurement experience in a private, public, government or military environment
• Experience in Business and Data Analytics (Power BI, Snowflake, Tableau, Advance excel, Access, etc.)
• Advanced English level

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master’s degree in finance, Business Administration or related, from an accredited institution
• Five (5) years of Sourcing in a private, public, government or military environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong program management, analytical and problem-solving skills and collaboration across teams, functions and organization.
• Familiarity with RFx processes and tools, including support for RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.
• Experience supporting sourcing or procurement activities for warehousing, distribution centers, 3PL, or 4PL services.
• Strong analytical, reporting, benchmarking, and data consolidation skills.
• Familiarity with logistics and procurement systems such as AS400, Ship Angel, Infor Nexus, freight approval tools, TMS, ERP, SAP, Blue Yonder, or Oracle

Supporting Your Well-being

The company offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, the company regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

• Private medical care
• Life insurance
• Retirement scheme
• Multisport card
• Opportunity to work globally as part of an international organization
• Work in a respectful, inclusive, and friendly environment with open door policy
• Professional training and onboarding package
• Supporting your professional development, possibility to gain certifications/co-founding studies
• Supporting your work-life balance through being a part of community groups, CSR actions, volunteering
• Internal integration events
• An additional day of leave for one’s birthday

Job specifics:

• Location Information: Wrocław, Powstańców Śląskich
• Work arrangement: office based
• Working pattern: full time

If this opportunity and the culture align with your career aspirations, apply and embark on a journey of creativity and growth.

We look forward to hearing from you!