Logistic Service Provider Lead
INEOS Automotive, Germany
Job Description
Please apply with a CV and cover letter in English.
INEOS Automotive Grenadier Built On Purpose
It’s a big task to launch a best-in-class 4x4 for those who depend on a vehicle as a working tool, and it’s our responsibility to do the best job possible. We’re building the Grenadier from the ground up, component by component. No corners cut and no easy options.
To make this vision a reality, we’ve assembled a team of world-class experts who are willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. We need more doers that think big. More thinkers that dive in and do. More people that make things happen. We’re a diverse workforce of tenacious, straight-talking experts with engineering at our core. We’re growing our world-class team and looking for spirited innovators and disruptors - those who thrive on a gritty challenge and will work through adversity in the pursuit of success. We’re doing things differently.
If this sounds like you, let’s talk.
Your role: The role will ensure that all logistics service providers (LSP) for inbound and in-plant are selected, nominated, and contractually set up to perform their services. Ensure their compliance to all applicable health, safety, legal, customs requirements, SLA’s and KPI’s agreed for the provided services.
What you will be doing:
- Be an expert of the 3PL and 4PL market, know the key players and be up to date with latest trends.
- Functionally Lead the specialists in the Request for proposal (RFP) to enable the selection of a long and shortlist of potential candidate suppliers and execute RFP for complex and highly strategic LSP. Work closely with Indirect Procurement to ensure a robust selection process that considers the requirements of all stakeholders both SCM and external.
- To deliver the approved supply chain strategy and ensure successful integration of service providers on time to meet the planned launch timing. To then be fully responsible for the contract performance of the service providers in scope against the agreed KPI’s and SLA’s covering Safety, Delivery, Quality, Cost and the Environment through Monthly and Quarterly reviews.
- To define the Logistics Service Provider strategy within SCM for all manufacturing facilities, and to integrate that strategy seamlessly into the INEOS business, including In Plant Logistics, IT, Outbound Distribution and After-Sales if needed.
- Manage Logistics Service Providers Contractual Performance - solution driven
- Drive Supply Chain optimization activities by developing strong cross-functional relationships within INEOS Automotive incl. Manufacturing, IT and Commercial.
- Whilst respecting sound principles and processes, challenge the traditional automotive supply chain thinking, seek to emulate where appropriate the best practices from high tech and retail industries by adopting digital and e-commerce solutions where commercially viable.
What we are looking for:
- At least 5+ years Supply Chain Operational Management experience in a leadership role.
- Experience of working in a 4PL/3PL Operations or with a service provider in Leading Operations or business development.
- Previous experience in a strategic, planning or program management role preferred.
- Strong leadership and management experience in a pressurized environment.
- Automotive experience preferred or similar Supply Chain Experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
- Able to manage stakeholder expectations and possesses strong influencing skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of the critical supply chain principles. Including transportation, planning, optimising, carrier management, lean inventory and customs.
- Must be innovative, challenging and entrepreneurial, believes in continuous improvement and the application of lean principles.
- Results oriented, makes things happen, able to simplify complex issues and willing to make decisions and be accountable for the outcome.