Overview
Sr. Category Manager - Logistics at Align Technology. You will collaborate with the Global Logistics department to lead sourcing activities on their behalf, actively managing the sourcing of $250M+ in logistics spend. You will develop category strategies and lead RFPs for ocean, air, FTL/LTL freight, small parcel, 3PL and other logistics needs.
This position is based fully onsite (5 days per week) at the Rotkreuz office. You will be part of a global team with peers based in Raleigh – NC, San Jose – CA, Wroclaw – PL, Juarez – MX, and Ziyang – CN. Internal business partners are geographically distributed beyond the locations listed.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop category strategies in alignment with business partner priorities and company growth/geographic expansion objectives
* Understand how market trends and supplier capabilities support the sourcing roadmap and project pipeline for each mode
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks within the category supported
* Achieve stakeholders’ business requirements while capturing value (e.g., cost improvements, risk mitigation, cost avoidance, process improvements, supplier consolidation)
* Negotiate and manage carrier agreements and relationships
* Lead regular business reviews with suppliers and Align management
* Support and drive Logistics Operations activities including supplier relationship management, operational performance, freight bill auditing, and business partner issues
* Collaborate with Global and Regional Logistics teams on operational execution activities
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
* 6-10 years of relevant sourcing experience
* At least 2 years of experience managing a global logistics category including small parcel carriers, TL/LTL/ocean transportation services, 3PLs, warehousing services (preferably with specialization in small parcel)
* Experience with Logistics Operations & Execution
* Strong understanding of supply chain networks and optimization
* Self-starter with demonstrated ability to develop a new sourcing category from the ground up
* Excellent business partner engagement skills, attention to detail, and influencing abilities
* Ability to navigate a matrixed organization and collaborate in a cross-regional/functional team
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