Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As a Transport Specialist in international and Emerging Markets at Smith+Nephew, you will play a crucial role in analyzing and optimizing our transportation processes to ensure the efficient and timely delivery of our medical devices. You will apply your analytical skills and industry knowledge to evaluate transportation data, identify trends and patterns, and develop strategies to improve transportation efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.

What will you be doing?

• Complex transportation analysis of all transportation modes relevant to current and future distribution network, requiring in-depth knowledge of transportation costs and accessorial to arrive at door-to-door spend

• Support in building and growing the central transportation overview network, to facilitate easier transportation analysis for strategic projects

• Identifying performance gaps and initiating actions with transportation providers and internal partners to close them

• Defining and implementing tools and SOPs to ensure that European locations can implement accordingly to European and global transportation agreements

• Performing on-site reviews to identify optimization opportunities and non-compliance with Transportation SOPs to improve execution locally

• Manage carriers, set goals

• Share knowledge and standard processes within Global transportation community to support transportation improvements

• Be the spin in the web between all parties 3PL, Carriers and Global teams

• Support with freight-related projects

What will you need to be successful?

• Education and professional qualification within global transportation and freight forwarding in all modes (Air, Ocean, Rail, Road)

• 2-5 years of experience in transportation and logistics. Understanding the parcel business, freight forwarding (road, ocean, air, rail). Experience with end-to-end visibility and transport management tools

• Experience with SAP and Power BI (nice to have)

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Microsoft Excel.

• Good understanding of all transport modes (Air/Ocean/Road/network etc.)

• Knowledge of the current freight market.

• Autonomy, stress resistance, business and customer focus, team play

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on diversity, learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website 

Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan 

Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach 

Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform 

Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model 

Training: hands-on, team-customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies 

Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program 

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