Transport Manager (M/F/X) - Tessenderlo / Belgium

仕事内容

The Transport Manager EMEA is responsible for overseeing and executing transportation management within the EMEA region, ensuring alignment with HQ leadership, global transportation strategies, and operational excellence across all modes of transport (B2B, B2C, and production networks). The role focuses on optimizing transport operations, maintaining compliance, and ensuring cost-effective and reliable logistics solutions

Key Responsibilities

Transportation Execution & Performance Management:

• Supervise daily execution of 3PL and GDC Wattens logistics for inbound/outbound transport.
• Ensure compliance with agreed SLAs, Incoterms, and trade regulations for all deliveries.
• Maintain structured carrier performance evaluations and drive corrective actions.
• Track freight costs and propose operational optimizations within the approved HQ budget framework.
  
  

Carrier & 3PL Coordination

• Coordinate with 3PL partners to optimize service levels and costs.
• Drive carrier performance tracking, evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in tender management and RFQs under HQ leadership’s approval.
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure transport invoicing accuracy, customs documentation integrity, and trade compliance.
• Maintain high data quality across carrier interfaces, SAP records, and financial reporting.
• Implement harmonized transport-related processes to improve operational consistency.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Align transport operations with Procurement, Supply Planning, eCommerce, Commercial, and Finance teams.
• Facilitate data consolidation and reporting for HQ leadership oversight.
  
  

Key Leadership & Behavioral Expectations

• Proactive & Results-Driven: Take initiative in driving transport efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Effective Collaboration: Ensure smooth coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong Compliance Focus: Adhere strictly to trade regulations, Incoterms, and company policies.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Address transport challenges analytically and efficiently.
• Collaboration Network & Relationships:
• Internal Collaborators:
• Logistics Manager RDC EMEA (primary operational alignment).
• HQ leadership teams (monthly reporting on transport performance, compliance).
• Procurement & Finance (cost tracking, tender oversight).
• External Stakeholders:
• 3PL providers & carriers (operational coordination, performance tracking).
• Customs & Compliance Teams (ensuring trade regulation adherence).
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of multimodal transport operations (B2B, B2C, production logistics) across the EMEA region.
• Solid working knowledge of transport management platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Strong project management capabilities—ability to lead or support transport optimization and cost-reduction initiatives across functions and geographies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience in working with 3PLs and cross-functional teams.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on process improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Knowledge of Incoterms, customs regulations, and trade compliance across the EMEA region is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other European languages is an advantage.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in transportation management within an international or regional logistics environment.
• Proven experience in managing 3PL relationships, tender processes, and transport performance evaluations.
• Track record of delivering projects or driving transport-related improvements in cost, compliance, or service levels.
• Experience working in matrix organizations and collaborating with global and regional stakeholders.
  
  

Benefits

• 25 holiday days (20 legal + 5 days : offered after 1 full year of working at Swarovski) + Public Holidays
• Reimbursement sport contribution maximum €15,-grossper month
• Personnel purchase, discount of 30% with a maximum retail value of €4.000,-per year, subject to Belgian tax legislation
• Jubilee policy
• Laptop, iPhone
• Credit Card to be used for work travel related payments
• Meal Allowance 8 euros /day
• 13th Month
  
  

Masters of Light Since 1895

Swarovski creates crystal-based products of unique quality and craftsmanship that bring joy and celebrate individuality. Founded in Austria in 1895, the company designs, manufactures, and sells the world’s finest crystals, gemstones, Swarovski Created Diamonds, and zirconia, as well as jewelry, accessories, crystal objects, and home accessories. Swarovski Crystal Business has a global reach with approximately 2,400 stores and 6,700 points of sale in more than 150 countries, employing over 18,000 people. Together with its sister companies Swarovski Optik (optical devices) and Tyrolit (abrasives), Swarovski Crystal Business forms the Swarovski Group. Responsible management of people and the planet is part of Swarovski’s heritage. Today, this legacy is rooted in sustainability measures that span the entire supply chain, with a special focus on circular innovation, diversity, inclusion, and self-expression, as well as the philanthropic work of the Swarovski Foundation, which supports charitable organizations that have a positive impact on the environment and society.

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