Logistics Network Purchasing & Management Expert

Job Description

In this role, you will contribute to the planning, management and continuous improvement of our global logistics network, with a strong focus on transportation, external warehousing and logistics service providers. You will combine logistics expertise with data analysis to improve efficiency, cost transparency and supply reliability while working closely with internal teams and external partners.

• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of strategies for transportation services, external warehousing and the global logistics network.
• Manage central consolidation warehouses, inbound/pre-carriage transportation activities and cooperation with external 3PL logistics service providers, including KPI analytics, monitoring and action plans.
• Maintain and evaluate logistics network KPIs to identify efficiency improvements, supply risks, process optimization opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Support the sourcing of logistics services by defining, reviewing and evaluating requirements, and contribute to Total Cost of Ownership calculations within the procurement process.
• Support logistics planning during RFQ and project phases, including cost calculations and the development of transportation and warehousing concepts.
• Plan, analyse and monitor transportation, warehousing and consolidation costs, prepare ad hoc analyses and systematically evaluate logistics data to support business decisions.
• Maintain and further develop the SIEMENS AX4 transport management solution and cooperate with internal and external IT partners, including defining requirements for data models in collaboration with the BI team.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, regional and global legal requirements related to transportation and warehouse management, and contribute to the implementation of standard logistics processes.
• Participate in business trips as part of the role, supporting cooperation with plants, logistics service providers and other relevant partners.

Qualifications

What do we expect from you?                                               

• Education in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Forwarding, Business Administration or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in logistics, ideally within transportation, warehousing, logistics network management or cooperation with 3PL providers.
• Good understanding of global logistics processes, transportation and warehouse operations, logistics costs and KPI management.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting, including basic knowledge of descriptive statistics.
• Knowledge of usage of Power Query or Power automate
• Good MS Office skills, particularly for working with data, analyses and presentations.
• Ability to work with different stakeholders, including Procurement, Logistics, IT, BI teams and external logistics service providers.
• English language skills at minimum B2 level, both written and spoken.
• German language skills are an advantage.
• Business trips may be part of the role and will be arranged based on business needs and mutual agreement.

What qualities do we value in you?

• Respect - We value respectful communication and cooperation with colleagues, logistics providers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Result Orientation - We focus on measurable improvements in logistics performance, cost efficiency, and reliable supply.
• Care - We care about quality, compliance, people, and the impact of our logistics decisions.
• Responsibility - We take ownership of our work, data, processes, and commitments.
• Collaboration - We work together across Logistics, Procurement, IT, BI, plants, and external partners to achieve the best result

Additional Information

Financial Benefits:

• 13th salary upon achieving agreed targets
• 4% contribution to the Supplementary Pension Scheme (3rd pillar)
• Financial bonuses (for commuting, improvement suggestions, employee referrals, etc.)
• Rewards for various milestones (wedding, childbirth, years of service, blood donation, etc.)
• Regular salary increases

Working Conditions & Flexibility:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 4 extra days off (so-called sick days)
• Flexible working hours
• Subsidized meals in a company restaurant/canteen
• Home office according to internal policies

Educational Activities & Health Support:

• Language learning
• SEDUO – e-learning education platform
• Participation in conferences and workshops
• Health days and vitamin packages
• Personal development in various areas with career growth opportunities

Additional Benefits:

• Discount benefits (Cafeteria Edenred program, LEONI IT bazaar, etc.)
• Material gifts (welcome package, LEONI branded items, etc.)
• Company events and team activities

Basic gross guaranteed salary: 2300 EUR/Brutto 

The final salary may be higher than the advertised minimum and will be determined individually based on the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and the requirements of the position.

People of all genders are always meant equally; for linguistic simplification and better readability, only the masculine form is used in the text.
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