Area Category Manager Logistics Road and Courier EME & AF

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that differencetackling the climate challenge.

It isa big responsibility andwe havecommitted to do havelaunched our ambitionMissionZero enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions need your skills curiosity and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together we enable ourcustomers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

The Area Category Manager - Logistics - Road and Courier - EME & AF is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies with 3rd party suppliers carriers and courier companies for the specified region for FLSmidth. Responsible for all road and courier management design routing supplier negotiations contracting and ongoing supplier management for assigned category. Champion in the function for processes and tools to ensure compliance. Coordinates with the Global Business Centers (GBC) Logistics team supporting the specified region to ensure alignment of routing guidelines are followed.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage forwarder and carrier relations for road and alignment with category strategy defines processes including 3rd party logistics supplier identification contract negotiations and supplier due diligence activities.

• Set the standards and guidelines for Logistics routing for specified Sales Areas.

• Collaborates with Logistics GBC team supporting the Sales Area identify any technical training needs and ensure compliance to policies and directives.

• Review and address any NCRs (non-conformance report) pertaining to Logistics or carriers issues.

• Act as the escalation point for Logistics within the selected Sales Area.

• Drive support and strategize with Logistics GBC to develop the most effective procedures to ensure best practices.

• Owns supplier life-cycle management and is responsible for the supplier performance management..

• Works with a high degree of autonomy taking decisions within the assigned area of responsibility and acting in line with category and procurement strategy.

• Presents results and recommendations for management decisions to relevant decision boards and stakeholders.

• Interacts with relevant management functions and closely collaborates with relevant stakeholders to identify short and long-term direction

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in Logistics Supply Chain or a related field (or related experience)

• 7 years of experience in international Logistics or global supply chain

• Knowledge of global trade regulations classification procedures customs regulations and international trade agreements.

• Experience with global trade management systems.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package on offer

• Job security in a volatile market. Since 1882 FLSmidth has operated successfully within a global environment

• Development and training within a respected global OEM company

• Access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximize your after-tax income

• Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family

• Purchased annual leave options

• Access to a recognition and benefits platform

• Involvement with community and charity initiatives

As an equal opportunity employer FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply the more diverse our employees are the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age ethnicity number of children and photograph from your application materials.

Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

All suitable candidates shall be subject to a personal suitability check which shall include but not be limited to a criminal record check citizenship check qualification verification andemployment verification.

About FLSmidth

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