Head (m/f) of Logistics DACH, Zurich

Danone is a global leader in the food industry, operating in three fast-growing categories: dairy and plant-based products, water, and specialised nutrition. True to our mission of bringing health through food to as many people as possible, our ambition is to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and consumption habits. We are committed to making a positive and measurable impact on nutrition, society and the environment.

Your Mission

• Manage and improve quality, safety, security, cost & service delivery for logistics services
• Contract management with logistics service providers and continuously improve the logistics suppliers performance in cooperation with Procurement department
• Responsible for the forecasting of the logistics budget and control of the expenses in collaboration with Finance
• Drive continuous process improvement within logistics from supply point to customers’ ship-to-locations
• Lead projects to save logistics costs across DACH in collaboration with other functions, customers and Supply Points
• As part of Supply Chain DACH leadership team manage and support development of people (6 directs reports across sites in Germany, Austria and Switzerland; overall a team of 17 people)
• Coordination of the Swiss Supply Chain functions to ensure efficient operations (i.e. physical presence in Zurich required min. 50% of time)

Your Profile

• University Degree in Business Administration or Management (or similar), ideally with focus on Supply Chain Management / Logistics and / or Procurement
• Broad supply chain work experience (min. 5 years), ideally in FMCG industry across multiple roles
• Experience of working with 3PL’s in an operational management role
• Strong project management skills
• Inspirational leader able to build impactful relationships
• Pro-actively anticipating risks and find solutions
• Flexibility, mobility and willingness to travel frequently
• Excellent communication skills in German and English; French as plus