Global Transportation Manager (m/f/d)

Straumann · Madrid

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As a Global Transportation Manager (m/f/d), you will take the lead in building and shaping our newly established global transportation function. Based in Madrid, you will define the global transportation strategy and operating model, establish our Logistics Control Tower, and drive greater visibility, resilience, and cost efficiency across our international transportation network. Working closely with regional supply chain teams and key functions across the organization, you will play a pivotal role in transforming and digitalizing transportation at Straumann Group while building scalable capabilities that support our continued growth.

Your responsibilities:

Transportation Strategy & Governance

Build and lead the new global transportation function, taking ownership of the transportation strategy, governance, standards, and operating principles
Define the target operating model and develop transportation roadmaps aligned with our end-to-end Supply Chain and GLD strategy
Establish clear governance and KPI review routines while monitoring freight cost development, service quality, and relevant business priorities
Act as the key subject matter expert for intercompany/primary transportation, network performance, service resilience, and cost transparency

Logistics Control Tower

Lead the design, build, and stabilization of the Logistics Control Tower (LCT), covering organizational design, workflows, service catalogue, escalation model, and operating routines
Establish standards for milestone tracking and visibility, as well as playbooks and case management processes for effective end-to-end shipment exception management
Partner with IT, SAP/TMS, Data, and Analytics teams to implement the required digital capabilities, interfaces, dashboards, and reporting solutions
Build capabilities, standardized ways of working, and training programs to enable sustainable adoption across the LCT and regional teams

Transportation Partners, Performance & Cost

Define transportation service models, routing principles, carrier segmentation, preferred provider setups, backup solutions, and requirements for transportation tenders
Manage the performance of carriers and logistics service providers through scorecards, business reviews, escalations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Take ownership of freight management principles, cost-to-serve, analytics standards, and transportation KPI performance across the global network
Develop carrier risk management and business continuity strategies and ensure resilient transportation structures, including contingency solutions for specific lanes and regulated goods flows
Support transportation procurement activities in close collaboration with Procurement and Finance

Transformation, Digitalization & Continuous Improvement

Drive transportation network optimization, process standardization, automation, and the TMS and LCT roadmap while improving reporting automation and data quality
Identify and implement initiatives to improve service quality, lead times, carrier reliability, visibility, and freight cost performance
Support broader logistics transformation programs, including S/4HANA, transportation management capabilities, and the evolution of the operating model
Translate global and regional business requirements into scalable transportation solutions that deliver measurable value
Support Straumann Group’s sustainability and Net Zero ambitions through relevant transportation initiatives

Regional Collaboration & Leadership

Support regional Supply Chain teams through standards, visibility, escalation routines, and improvement forums, while local import/export execution and last-mile management remain within the regions
Lead global and regional transportation forums and coordinate major transportation incidents, capacity constraints, delayed shipment escalations, and other time-critical situations
Define strategic guardrails for intra-regional intercompany transportation and ensure effective alignment between global design and regional execution
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop the Logistics Control Tower team, establishing clear objectives and accountabilities while building long-term capabilities and succession plans
Build effective partnerships across regions, functions, and external partners, and represent the transportation function in discussions with senior stakeholders

Your profile:

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain roles with increasing leadership responsibility; as a guide, the original role profile indicates more than 10 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience leading transportation organizations in a regional or global environment
Strong experience managing international transportation networks, logistics service providers, and carrier performance, as well as transportation spend and service levels across multiple geographies
Experience leading transportation transformation, digitalization, and automation initiatives
Hands-on knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), SAP, analytics and reporting tools, and digital transportation solutions
Strong project/program management, stakeholder management, and change management skills
Excellent written and spoken English

What makes you a great fit:

You combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution and enjoy building new structures, capabilities, and ways of working
You bring clarity to complex, international matrix environments and are effective at bringing different stakeholders together around shared objectives
You can translate complex business and operational requirements into clear actions and measurable outcomes
You take an analytical and data-driven approach while maintaining a strong understanding of business, customer, and service requirements
You set clear priorities in dynamic operational environments and approach change and ambiguity in a structured and pragmatic way
You take ownership of outcomes, communicate transparently, and collaborate effectively across functions, regions, and external partners
You bring curiosity and a continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to challenge and evolve existing ways of working
You are motivated by the opportunity to shape and further develop Straumann Group’s global transportation organization

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