Logistics Manager - Inventory Management & Internal Flows

• Swiss family business based in Geneva
• Managerial position within the structure

About Our Client ##

Swiss family business based in Geneva, recognized for its expertise, its requirement for quality and its commitment to innovation.

The company is taking a new step in the evolution of its logistics operations, with the implementation of an almost entirely automated storage environment.

We are looking for a Logistics Manager to accompany this evolution, ensure proper management of stocks and internal flows, and develop the skills of a team of approximately 20 employees.

Job Description ##

Management and development of the team

• Supervise, lead, and support a team of approximately 20 employees working in a storage environment.
• Identify skills and potential within the team, and promote their development towards expanded responsibilities, particularly in inventory management.
• Develop the versatility and flexibility of employees to strengthen the organization's adaptability.
• Establish proximity management, based on trust, communication, and support for the teams.

Inventory and internal flows management

• Supervise the receipt of raw materials as well as the management of stocks of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
• Guarantee the reliability of stock movements and the smooth circulation of products between the different workshops.
• Ensure the coordination of internal flows, from the receipt of raw materials to the availability of finished products.
• Supervise preparation and picking operations when specific customer needs require it.
• Coordinate inventories and contribute to improving the reliability of stock data.

Analysis and continuous improvement

• Analyze flows, stock levels, and performance indicators in order to identify areas for improvement.
• Propose and implement actions aimed at optimizing the organization and efficiency of logistics operations.
• Utilize data available in SAP and Excel to ensure rigorous monitoring of activity and facilitate decision-making.
• Accompany the evolution of working methods in the context of the move and automation of the new warehouse.
• Collaborate closely with the Planning, Purchasing & Procurement, Production, and Customer Service teams to guarantee the consistency of flows.

The Successful Applicant ##

• Higher education in logistics, Supply Chain or equivalent field.
• Proven experience in managing logistics teams, ideally in a storage and inventory management environment.
• Solid understanding of the issues related to stocks, internal flows, and coordination with production.
• Ability to identify skills and potential within a team, and to develop the versatility of employees.
• Good analytical skills and ability to exploit data to identify concrete improvements.
• Proficiency in SAP and excellent command of Excel.
• Ability to operate in a demanding operational environment, to manage priorities, and to deal with unforeseen events.

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for an accessible, honest, and benevolent personality, who favors a pragmatic and collaborative approach to management.

You enjoy being in the field and having contact with teams, while being able to take a step back to structure, analyze, and improve operations. You wish to be part of a long-term project and contribute sustainably to the development of the organization.

Proficiency in English is not required.

What's on Offer ##

• The opportunity to join a Swiss family business recognized for its expertise and the quality of its products.
• A key role in an important stage of logistical transformation, towards a new almost entirely automated storage environment.
• Responsibility for a team of approximately 20 employees, with real potential for skill development and versatility.
• A collaborative working environment, within a structured Supply Chain department.
• A permanent contract at 100%, based in Geneva.
• 28 days of vacation, plus any compensation related to working hours.
• An organization of working time based on 41 contractual weekly hours, with compensation for overtime according to the procedures in force.
• Occasional possibility of teleworking, depending on the needs of the position.
• On-site parking and contribution to public transport.

Quote job ref

JN-092026-7107446

Job Function

Logistics, Procurement & Supply Chain

Specialisation

Inventory Management

Industry

Retail

Where

Geneva

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Reference

JN-092026-7107446