Business Analyst/Logistics Manager within Logistics

For our client we are looking for a Business Analyst / Logistics Manager within Logistics.
Manage and ensure a streamlined and top-tier End-to-End (E2E) distribution process for our client’s vehicles worldwide. The responsibility of the role includes reevaluating and managing existing procedures to guarantee efficiency and excellence in global distribution.

Start of assignment
2023-11-01 (can be discussed)

Assignment description and main responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role encompass overseeing the outsourced outbound logistics services for the European region that our client relies on. The consultant will be responsible for maintaining a high level of operational excellence and will play a crucial role in the ongoing growth and improvement of operations. Additional responsibilities include:

Monitoring and acting upon Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), addressing areas of performance discrepancy.
Ownership and supervision of our client’s OBL’s payment process
Secure a high performance and costs efficient distribution, contributing to the enhancement of operational efficiency, as well as creating and refining systems to optimize processes.
Close collaboration cross-functionally with various departments, such as sales, Order to delivery, order management, commercial cars etc
Resolving operational challenges and supervising service providers through KPIs and processes, escalating issues when necessary
If required, overseeing, and organizing transportation outside the standard flow

Deliveries
Secure cars arriving on time; when deviations occur, this is communicated to customers well in advance and action is taken to reach targets. Updates and improvements to existing processes.

The role
The role requires someone who enjoys interacting with different stakeholders and handling multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written materials such as reports and presentations, are necessary to succeed in this role. This is essential for effective stakeholder management, as the team interacts and collaborates with several different departments. The consultant should aim to deliver while also exploring ways to improve the methods of operation. Continuous improvement is a core value for our client, both within each project and in the daily processes and tasks.

Top Skills
BSc in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or equivalent
Results-oriented and accountable
Experience of working with logistics operations and service providers
Strong customer-focus and a service mindset
Experience of continuous improvement projects and tasks
Capable of working within an international environment with different cultures
Excellent communication skills
Ability to clearly communicate findings, make recommendations, and facilitate changes
Fluent in English, both written spoken

The team
The person in this role cover for parental leave and play a vital role in ensuring the seamless continuity of operations. As one of three individuals overseeing car distribution throughout Europe for our client, the consultant hold a crucial position that directly impacts the company’s overall success.