Road and Rail Supervisor TS

Do you want to be part of making everyday life easier for people around the world? Without seeing it, you meet us every day in your everyday life. We are in your soles, in your mobile and in the newspaper you read. With a common commitment to innovation, sustainability and safety, our employees work daily for a sustainable future. We are now recruiting a Logistics Supervisor to our Logistics Team Road & Rail. Do you want to be a part of our exciting journey?
Main Responsibilities
As a supervisor you will be leading a team of 4 to 6 specialists responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring transportation for respective modes ensuring adherence to our processes and in alignment with cost and service targets. You are responsible for the performance and operations of your team and are committed to development and growth of your team members and will lead by example. You are expected to build strong internal as well as external relationships with all our different stakeholders.
Your team is responsible for validation of availability and to secure transport mode capacity in alignment with expected volumes and forecasts on business line level.
You as a supervisor are expected to support the implementation of process improvement and cost reduction measures to drive operational efficiency and service and by doing so ensure timely planning, execution, and monitoring of all shipments to ensure customer service and stakeholder’s needs are met.
The supervisor role also includes KPI monitoring and performance meetings with the vendors we use.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ experience in logistics / supply chain with a preference for having experience in managing teams. Experience with chemical companies is preferred
Proven leadership skills by preference including leading a team with clear objectives, results-orientation, change catalyst, and developing people
Demonstrated knowledge and leadership experience in managing logistics activities for a functional team
Experience identifying and executing process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing cost and / or improving service level
Strong understanding of the road transport market
Strong working knowledge and history of using computers and programs specific to logistics (SAP, TMS, WMS) and to general business management (MS Excel, Word)
Experience with logistics providers, customs brokers, and government agency relationship management and performance evaluations
Demonstrated understanding of international shipping requirements in the supported countries within the EMEA region
Understanding of import and export activities

Why join us?
Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety, and collaboration? Do you want to grow together with a company that is forward-looking and continuously improving how they work? Our employees have ideas on how to build a sustainable future and the drive and passion to realize them. They believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. We offer you countless career opportunities. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.
Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Erik Österberg, Team Lead Road and Rail based in Bohus.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter. We do not accept applications via e-mail, these applications will be disregarded.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Erik Österberg,
Team Lead Road and Rail erik.osterberg@nouryon.com
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Kristina Nygren, HR Business Partner, kristina.nygren@nouryon.com
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben: Emma Lundin, +46 709 57 75 95
Unionen: Helene Rosenlund, +46 31 58 77 28
Ledarna: Sanna Backman, +46 709 57 71 03
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
Nouryon is a global, specialty chemicals leader. Markets and consumers worldwide rely on our essential solutions to manufacture everyday products, such as personal care, cleaning goods, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Furthermore, the dedication of more than 9,700 employees with a shared commitment to our customers, business growth, safety, sustainability and innovation has resulted in a consistently strong financial performance. We operate in over 80 countries around the world with a portfolio of industry-leading brands.
We look forward to your application!
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