Logistics Specialist
Echternach, LU, 6468
Location: Contern, Luxembourg; Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about global supply chains, logistics and ensuring products reach customers seamlessly? At FANUC, the world’s leading provider of factory automation, we are seeking a Logistics Specialist to join our European Supply Chain and Operations Team. As a key player in our end-to-end process, you will be an essential pillar for the timely delivery of our products to customers across Europe. As a global player, FANUC offers the best of both worlds - international career opportunities in a familial environment. We are passionate about innovation, improvement, and people-first values. If you are ready to make an impact, start your career journey with us.
WHAT IS THE ROLE?
- Ensure a smooth flow of all shipments via road/air/sea
- Enhance European Logistic synergies and plan logistic strategies in close cooperation with Manager Logistics
- Develop strategic logistic plans to maximize efficiency across Europe
- Collect and consider logistics requirements from customers/subsidiaries. Ensure prompt fulfilment of these requirements
- Liaise and negotiate with carriers
- Review all existing logistic flows and implement improvements
- Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance and costs
- Monitor carrier KPIs and put appropriate corrective measures
- Daily communication with carriers to fulfil customer needs and ensure proactive reporting
- Adhere to legal requirements and industry standards
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Extensive market knowledge in European Logistics
- At least 8-10 years’ experience in Logistics
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Effective interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others on all levels of the organization
- Open minded, innovative and willing to challenge conventional approaches
- Ability to work independently, take ownership and solve tasks proactively
- Analytical and creative thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills
- Establish strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Foster trust, resolve conflicts and maintain positive working relationships
- Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken), any other language is seen as an asset
- Familiarity in SAP (considered an advantage)
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!