Senior Logistics Specialist
Aptiv · Braga
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Logistics Specialist to lead Freight and Customs activities within our IS PC&L organization. In this strategic position you will coordinate global logistics operations, drive cost‑improvement projects and ensure seamless execution across plants and regions.
Key responsibilities
- Optimize transportation and customs network design and achieve rate reductions in partnership with Corporate Logistics.
- Manage global Freight & Customs standards, processes and cost‑saving initiatives.
- Lead continuous‑improvement and cost‑reduction programs through ECIP and MCIP savings funnels.
- Reduce premium freight usage and enforce proper authorisation.
- Conduct root‑cause analysis of logistics failures and implement corrective actions.
- Support plant and regional teams to meet yearly Freight & Customs targets (BBP).
- Ensure trade compliance in collaboration with corporate functions.
- Coordinate budgeting, strategic planning and execution of initiatives to meet Business Plan objectives.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Management, International Relations, Systems Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum three years of progressive experience in logistics, freight or customs within a manufacturing or supply‑chain environment.
- Strong knowledge of supply‑chain and logistics processes, especially in operations and manufacturing contexts.
Required skills
- Freight management and customs compliance.
- Cost‑reduction and continuous‑improvement methodologies.
- Network design optimisation and rate negotiation.
- Root‑cause analysis and problem‑solving.
- Trade‑compliance expertise.
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