Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager

AIR & OCEAN TRANSPORT TRANSFORMATION MANAGER

GLOBAL TRANSPORT / SUPPLY CHAIN

As our Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager you will lead the endtoend transformation of Cotys global air and ocean transport operations driving structural improvements in cost service agility and sustainability.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE ENABLE INNOVATE!

As our Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager you play a critical role in shaping Cotys global transport strategy beyond daytoday execution. You will lead structural initiatives enhance cost controls and build longterm transport capabilities while collaborating crossfunctionally to deliver bestinclass global operations.
You will be reporting to the Global Transport Operations Director and you will manage:

1. Transport Transformation & Performance

• Lead global structural initiatives to improve cost service and sustainability
• Present results action plans and strategies to senior management
• Enhance global cost controls through centralized and standardized governance
• Drive performance management with datadriven decisionmaking
• Support the global transport transformation agenda

2. Network Design & Capability Building

• Design new air and ocean transport routes and network configurations
• Strengthen global resilience diversify risk and secure longterm capacity
• Build new transport capabilities and business models (e.g. DTC Intermodal)
• Lead CO₂reduction initiatives and sustainable routing strategies
• Optimize costtoserve while improving customer experience

3. Digitalization Partnerships & Governance

• Identify design and implement transformation projects from idea to operation
• Partner with IT and the Transport Community of Practice on digital solutions
• Establish standardized A&O LSP and carrier management processes
• Participate in strategic RFQs and supply network design initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Transport Hubs Procurement Planning Customer Service and LSPs

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As an experienced transport and logistics professional you thrive in complex global environments and enjoy leading transformation at scale.

Your skills and experience include:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics (advanced degree a plus)
• 58 years experience in Air & Ocean freight (multinational or global forwarder preferred)
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage priorities independently
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (VBA is a plus)
• Strong PowerPoint and executivelevel presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of transport supply chain and logistics best practices
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (additional languages a plus)
• Collaborative mindset in a complex matrix organization

If youre ready to support and shape the future of global transport we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This role offers high visibility and global impact within Cotys supply chain organization.

• Competitive base salary performancebased bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Global career opportunities across Supply Chain Logistics and beyond
• Truly international working environment
• Strong learning & development programs
• Modern office environment and sustainable facilities

ABOUT US

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