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Transport Coordinator – Southern Europe

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Kimberly-Clark

6d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Logistics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Madrid
    Remote
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AI generated summary

  • You should have transport operations experience, ideally with 4PL contracts, strong negotiation skills, conflict resolution abilities, and the ability to build relationships. Fluency in English, Italian, or Spanish is a plus.
  • You will manage 3PL/4PL contracts, monitor service levels, enhance relationships, develop improvement strategies, control costs, and foster collaboration for optimal transport solutions.

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

What is the main responsibility of the Transport Coordinator for Southern Europe?

The main responsibility is to own the relationship and delivery of contracts with Third-party logistics (3PL) and outsourced service providers (4PL) in Southern Europe while collaborating with the wider UK and Western Europe team.

Is this position permanent?

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

Where is the position based?

The position is primarily based in Spain, but candidates in Italy, France, Benelux, or the DACH Region may also be considered.

Will there be any travel involved in this role?

Yes, some European travel is involved.

What qualifications are needed for this role?

Candidates should have experience within a transport operation, ideally managing 4PL contracts and supplier management, strong negotiation skills, and fluency in English; knowledge of Italian or Spanish is an advantage.

Who will the Transport Coordinator report to?

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

Are there direct reports for this position?

No, this role is an individual contributor position with no direct reports.

What skills are essential for this job?

Essential skills include the ability to handle conflict effectively, build relationships with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, and strong negotiation and prioritization skills.

Is there an opportunity for professional development within Kimberly-Clark?

Yes, Kimberly-Clark offers an open door of opportunity for innovation and growth, reflecting their commitment to career development.

How should candidates submit their application?

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

Kimberly-Clark

Creating Better Care for a Better World

Manufacturing & Electronics
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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.