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Transport Coordinator – Southern Europe

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Kimberly-Clark

18d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
  • Milan
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You need experience in transport operations, conflict resolution skills, relationship-building abilities, strong negotiation and prioritization skills, and fluency in English; Italian or Spanish is a plus.
  • You will manage 3PL/4PL contracts, enhance service levels, develop transport strategies, control costs, foster stakeholder collaboration, and drive technology improvements.

Requirements

  • Experience within a transport operation either in house or external, ideally managing 4PL contracts and supplier management within transport
  • Ability to deal with conflict and independently in an effective and rational manner
  • Ability to build good working relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders
  • Strong negotiation and prioritization skills
  • Fluent in English, Italian or Spanish would be an advantage

Responsibilities

  • Owner of the contractual delivery of the Third-party logistics (3PL) and outsourced service providers (4PL) service in Southern Europe
  • Governance of the relationship ensuring that the contractual obligations of both parties are met and devising local market strategies for tendering and service improvement
  • Continually monitoring service levels enacting strategies to address service failings on a corrective action, preventive action basis, whilst leading on problem solving through lean methodologies
  • Develop a technology and service improvement roadmap over the life of the contract with the 4PL
  • Build strong internal stakeholder networks within the supply chain, as well as Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), deployment and mills, building transport forecasting models and tracking accuracy to forecast, ensuring that transport is integrated into their thinking
  • Control and report on the extra service requests, higher rate authorization and additional costs within transport, leading on the headwind reduction as part of fuel to grow
  • Lead on cost transformation projects within transport and assist in sharing best practice across the wider European team
  • Work with the 4PL provider to realize added value for Kimberly-Clark, establishing market leading collaboration that brings benefits to both
  • Provide contractual input to build win-win scenarios when onboarding new suppliers, being actively involved in ensuring that Kimberly-Clark requirements are fully understood and realized

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a remote model for candidates preferably based in Spain, but we also consider candidates from Italy, France, Benelux, or the DACH Region.

Is this a permanent position?

No, this is a temporary role offered as a six-month maternity cover contract.

What are the key accountabilities of the Transport Coordinator?

Key accountabilities include managing the contractual delivery of 3PL and 4PL services, monitoring service levels, developing technology and service improvement roadmaps, and building strong internal stakeholder networks.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have experience within a transport operation, ideally managing 4PL contracts, and possess strong negotiation and relationship-building skills. Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Italian or Spanish is advantageous.

Will there be travel involved in this role?

Yes, there is some European travel involved in this role.

Who will the Transport Coordinator report to?

The Transport Coordinator will report to the UK & Western Europe Transport Sustainability Leader.

Are there any specific skills required for this position?

Strong negotiation skills, the ability to handle conflict effectively, and the capability to build good working relationships with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders are essential.

Is there any training or development opportunity in this role?

While not explicitly mentioned, being part of Kimberly-Clark involves being part of a team committed to innovation and growth, which suggests opportunities for professional development may be available.

What is the role's connection with Kimberly-Clark’s overall mission?

This role contributes to Kimberly-Clark's mission of creating better care for a better world by ensuring efficient and effective transport operations that support their portfolio of brands.

How should candidates submit their application?

Candidates should click the Apply button and complete the online application process, ensuring to submit their CV in English.

Kimberly-Clark

Creating Better Care for a Better World

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

As a Kimberly-Clark employee, you have an opportunity to impact billions of lives through the products we make, the workplaces we create and the communities we serve. The proof is in our purpose – Here, we are creating Better Care for a Better World and it starts with YOU! Learn more about us and see what inspires you, careersatkc.com.  Through collaborative teams that push boundaries and endless opportunities to work with some of the world’s most recognized brands, at Kimberly-Clark you and your purpose are in the driver seat of your career.  Huggies®. Kleenex®. Andrex®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. The proof is in our products – For 150 years, our brands have been brought to market by a team of purpose-led innovators dedicated to creating Better Care for a Better World. And it takes the right people—in the right jobs and the right place—to make that happen. Join our 45,000+ employees who are changing the world for the better and generously giving back to communities and causes around the globe.  Better Care for a Better World starts by taking care of you and giving you what you need to succeed. We’re dedicated to breaking down barriers to speed decision making and creating a workplace with relentless focus on our consumers and growing our people, like you. The proof is in our people – we've been rated as one of Forbes 2022 World's Best Employers, and it's because of the caring people and the amazing culture that brings out the best in everyone. Join our employees in our amazing culture that brings out the best in everyone.