Global Transportation Manager

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics or transportation, with a strong preference for those who have managed supplier or vendor relationships directly and maintained stable tenure in past roles. A college degree is preferred but not required to be in logistics or supply chain. While experience in pharma or biotech is a plus, candidates from consumer goods or other logistics-heavy industries are also welcome. Candidates should be proficient in Excel for data analysis and trend identification; experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) is a plus, and familiarity with SAP TMS is helpful but not required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as this role involves frequent interaction with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and customers.


The Transportation Specialist (Global Transportation Manager) is responsible for acting as the Global Transportation Manager for a specified region (EMEA or Americas). This role involves leading supplier relationships for appointed Transportation Service Providers, ensuring on-track performance for suppliers in scope. The specialist will develop, implement, maintain, and monitor best-in-class, cost-effective, and GDP-compliant transportation strategies and solutions, either individually or through Global Distribution Hubs. Continuous improvement principles are applied while designing, implementing, and sustaining distribution solutions as part of Global Transportation Excellence.


Minimum Requirements

Bachelor degree preferably in logistics or engineering/extensive Industry experiences

5+ years experience in the logistics Supply chain, cold chain and/or transportation expertise

Solid experience in project management across departments and geographies

Experience managing suppliers and improving processes

Quick process understanding, insight and visualizing

Ability to use data to deliver insights and identify course of action

Fluent in English, both in verbal and written communication

Strong analytical skills (incl. MS Excel) and ability to distill insights

Independent self-starter, able to work autonomously, under pressure and in teams

Natural relationship builder in which Client's interests prevail: be soft on the relationship when possible and be tough when needed

Result focused and proven ability to deliver results

Motivated, persistent, eager to optimize, drive for excellence

Strong relational, negotiating and persuasion skills

Problem solver with high sense of responsibility

Strong communication and presentation skills (verbal & written)

Oversee processes beyond own department



Preferred Requirements

GMP and GDP knowledge

Knowledge of Operational Excellence tools, six sigma, FMEA.

Experience in TMS (e.g. SAP TM) and BW

Experience setting up service level agreements

Good technical writing skills