About this role

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

End-to-end transport planning and execution

Manage complex transport planning activities, including carrier assignment, scheduling, acceptance/refusal handling, and resolution of planning conflicts and capacity constraints
Coordinate high-priority, time-critical, and business-sensitive shipments requiring advanced operational judgement
Manage transport planning activities, including multi-stop, cross-border, intercompany, and customer-specific transport requirements
Review unplanned orders, capacity shortages, and carrier refusals, identifying suitable alternatives and recommending appropriate solutions
Ensure transport plans are aligned with customer requirements and carrier capacities
Manage and coordinate outbound, inbound, return, and international shipment activities across all transport modes
Coordinate transport activities with internal logistics stakeholders in addition to other service lines and functions to ensure successful execution
Negotiation and onboarding of carriers in alignment with Procurement
Verification of invoices and approval of costs for logistics services
Handling of transport claims (damages, losses, delays) in coordination with carriers, insurance, and internal stakeholders
Ensure adherence to transport-related Omya standards and legal compliance requirements

Stakeholder management and communication

Collaborate closely with the Team Lead Transport to ensure operational priorities and service commitments are achieved
Partner with internal stakeholders across different service lines and functions to align transport execution with requirements
Coordinate daily operations with carriers, freight forwarders, customs agents, and 3PL providers
Communicate transport disruptions, operational risks, and corrective actions in a timely and transparent manner
Support customer and stakeholder escalations through effective issue resolution and cross-functional coordination

Team leadership and people development

Lead, coach, and develop Transport Specialists ensuring effective day-to-day performance and workload management
Set clear objectives, priorities, and performance expectations for the team, in line with regional logistics targets
Drive capability building through training, upskilling, and knowledge sharing
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, service orientation, and continuous improvement within the transport organization
Support recruitment, onboarding, succession planning, and talent development

Continuous improvement and digitalization

Monitor transport execution performance and identify trends, exceptions, claims, and operational improvement opportunities
Analyze recurring transport issues and contribute to root-cause investigations and corrective action plans in alignment with logistics process experts
Contribute to transport KPI achievement by proactively addressing operational bottlenecks and service risks
Support implementation of new transport tools, systems, and process enhancements
Drive transport-related cost optimizations by identifying savings levers (e.g. consolidation, mode shift, routing) and implementing improvement measures

University degree in Logistics / Supply Chain Management / Business Administration / Industrial Engineering or related field or equivalent working experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant working experience in a related position, leadership responsibilities beneficial
Hands-on experience with transport planning, scheduling, and execution across multiple modes and related documentation, compliance, and customs requirements
Experience working with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL partners, including SLA follow-up, exception handling, and claims
Knowledge and skills
Strong knowledge of end-to-end transport processes including planning, scheduling, orchestration, execution, exception and claims handling, and documentation
Deep knowledge of transport modes and regulations
Strong understanding of Incoterms, customs and trade compliance basics, dangerous goods regulations, and transport-related internal controls
Evidence-based approach to problem-solving, with strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
Excellent organizational skills
Creative and critical thinking skills
Strong know-how in SAP (MM, SD / LE), transport-related systems (TMS, WMS, etc.) and MS Office
Other requirements
Proficient command of both oral and written English and additional local language(s) is an asset
Willingness to travel up to 5%
POSITION SCOPE
Reporting Line(s)
Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Transport

Senior Specialist Transport