Director Global Transport & Solutions

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Director Global Transport Solutions 

Do you want to make a difference and create a better global care environment? Here is your chance!  

Within Arjo there is a great focus on bringing value to the organization and to its customers by having efficient Supply Chain flow and Transport solutions.

The role Global Transport plays an important role in the Supply Chain team, with the focus on optimizing the transport flow and setup. In the team there are Transport Analysts that support to create a faster, more flexible and efficient flow of goods and services. 

Key responsibilities:

·       To develop, plan and implement Transport strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality and delivery.

·       You will be responsible for freight and transport feasibility, transport budget, transport RFQ and contracting

·       Responsible for selection and performance management of carriers and transport partners, securing the service levels as well as cost efficiencies.

·       To direct, coordinate and control the overall inbound and outbound transportation and transfer deliveries of customer products, components and spare parts, directly to customers or to distribution centers across the world.

·       Contribute to sustainable transport solutions and cost reduction initiatives

·       Implementing a Just-in-Time delivery mindset

Primary challenges to prioritize are:

1.     Get better and full control of the current transport setup (spend/cost, contract carriers, internal behavior on purchase-call on freight etc)

2.     Analyze and set a new plan

3.     Make it happen, implement

There are about 8 persons in the team, local Transport Analysts placed at business-critical sites and a central Global Transport Analyst/Manager supporting in reaching the set goals. The role is part of the Global Logistics Management Team and reports to the VP Global Logistics.

This role offers a great opportunity to support, form and develop our future Supply Chain footprint and by that play an important role in reaching Arjo´s overall business objectives.

Ideal candidate

To succeed in the role, we believe you have a University degree within Supply Chain, Transportation, Engineering, economics or other relevant education. You have long experience and genuine interest in the supply chain and Transportation field, working with improving business.

You are an experienced leader with excellent communication skills and the ability to form relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. You are astrong analytical mindset, sense of urgency and able to prioritize.

Could this be the next role for you? 

Working with us

This role offers a great opportunity to support, form and develop our future Supply Chain footprint and by that play an important role in reaching Arjo´s overall business objectives.

We can offer you the opportunity to grow, develop your skills, and come to work every day knowing that what you do makes a genuine difference for a lot of people. 

Contact and application

In this recruitment process Arjo is cooperating with HEIM Executive. Please apply already today, we´ll interview continuously during the process.

For further information about the position, please contact Recruitment Consultant Louise Edeheim, HEIM Executive AB, louise.edeheim@heimexecutive.se.

To apply, please click below. 

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Where you make a difference

To us it matters not only what we do, but also how we do it. There are four components of our culture: 

Diversity & Inclusion – we view diversity as a driver of innovation & a catalyst for our global growth

Winning as a team – where members of our team are empowered to make decisions at the right level

Leadership style – being visible, connecting with others and leading by example

Our core values – Passion, Collaboration, Openness, Ownership & Excellence 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Everything we do, we do with people in mind. We organize events for employees and their families, celebrate World Health Day, take part in charity events, participate in Arjo Volunteer Program and we play together in sports competitions. We are Arjo.

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