Logistics Tower Lead

About the role:

The Logistics Tower Lead is a pivotal role within our Global Business Services (GBS) organization, responsible for overseeing and optimizing the end-to-end transportation of both liquids and solid materials across our global supply chain network. This strategic leadership position drives operational excellence, fosters innovation, and ensures the highest standards of safety and compliance while contributing to the overall success of our business.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams. This role oversees logistics operations for the EMEA region and leads a team of approximately 30 FTEs across Liquid Planning, Solid Planning, and Logistics CI functions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and oversee the transport team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative culture.
• Collaborate in building and enhancing the CSD GBS Center of Excellence and align with key stakeholders to secure smooth integration and change management.
• Lead the transition of local transportation processes into the GBS framework.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and knowledge.
• Actively support career development within Logistics GBS teams.
• Guide team members in resolving service disruptions and exceptions.
• Determine optimal equipment utilization for shipments, balancing cost and service requirements.
• Support shipment tendering and manage spot pricing with service providers.
• Monitor and review weekly and monthly data to identify improvement areas, take proactive measures, and strengthen key KPIs, including OTIF reliability and carrier performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders; act as point of contact and escalation for logistics senior management.
• Manage transition activities, supporting the build-up of the GBS Logistics Team in alignment with the CSD GBS Lead.
• Serve as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Logistics GBS towards Global/Regional Leadership and GBS CSD Lead during and post-transition.
• Lead and participate in annual continuous improvement projects related to transport activities.
• Continuously evaluate and improve logistics systems, tools, and processes.

About you:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business, or a related field.
• You have 5+ years of experience in people management and driving change initiatives across complex environments.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in supply chain, ideally within a global environment.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• You bring strong knowledge of logistics processes, including shipment tendering, equipment selection, and cost optimization.
• You are familiar with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and proficient in MS Office tools.
• You demonstrate strategic thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
• You excel in communication and stakeholder management, with experience in international contexts.
• You are results-driven, resilient, and capable of driving change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• You are open to business travel, approximately 30%.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.

We offer:

• Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
• Annual bonus based on your work results.
• Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
• Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
• Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
• PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
• Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
• Group life insurance.
• Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
• As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
• Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
• Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
• And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
• Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
• You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
• Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
• Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
• We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
• Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.