Supply Chain Project Manager (Global Trade) (m/w/d))

ABOUT US

tms unites technology, marketing, and sourcing to drive transformational change for the world’s leading brands. With 1,200+ employees across 26 countries, we offer an impressive range of solutions – from inspiration and innovation to category management and delivery.

Operating as a creative agency, a strategic consultancy, a sourcing business, and a technology provider, we engage with over 110 million customers every single day for our clients, including McDonald’s, T-Mobile, O2, Starbucks, and adidas.

Most importantly, we're a place where you can achieve great things, and be recognized as the best.

WHAT MATTERS THE MOST

Breakthrough, business-driving ideas come from extraordinary people with the freedom to be their most authentic selves at work. Authenticity and diversity are critical elements of our business. They can only be realized when we create access and equity for all. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and aspire to be ever-evolving.

tms is a place where brilliant people are better together. If you want your ideas to be heard and to contribute to a culture of inclusion and authenticity, bring us your voice! Visit us at tmsw.com.

At tms we believe that from day one our job is to prepare you, develop you, train you and invest in you so that while with us you will become ready to take on the next challenge better prepared than you thought possible.

So whether you’re here for a meeting, a project, or a career – be prepared to Leave Changed.

WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE 

We are evolving to drive agility and assure a future-proof resilient supply chain as we continue to operate in a volatile and uncertain landscape.   This important role will act as the SME in the functional area of Global Logistics & Trade Compliance supporting a larger cross functional team in the analysis, assessment and implementation of new lines of sourcing and supply for our business.

Key responsibilities

• As part of a cross-functional strategic sourcing project team, provide Subject Matter Expertise in Logistics operations & Trade regulations to support a holistic assessment & recommendation around new lines of supply. 
• Develop required Logistics & import/export cost, risk & lead time elements for new sourcing locations & identified delivery markets. Provide recommendations including risk call outs to support a go / no-go decision.
• Create implementation plans & requirements to support Logistics operational teams to enable an effective go-live for new lines of supply.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including third-party Logistics Providers, Legal professionals, and other cross-functional SMEs both domestically and internationally to support the success of these new line of supply assessments. 

Required skills and knowledge

• Educational Level:  Bachelor’s Degree required preferably in Business, supply chain, logistics; but will consider other degrees with applicable logistics or trade compliance industry experience.
• Work Experience:  10+ years’ experience working in or cross-functional exposure to the following areas.
• Product Development, Manufacturing, or Production of product that is sourced internationally and shipped to worldwide destination points.
• Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution:   A strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations including Ocean Freight, and other modes of transport, coordination of pricing & execution of international shipments.  Working experience with or as a 3PL, Carrier or Shipper / Manufacturer or Importer is preferred.
• Trade Compliance:  Knowledge of Incoterms, international trade regulations, customs procedures, trade agreements & restrictions and how trade impacts international sourcing & supply chain risk assessment & decision making in the sourcing process. 
• Industry certifications (European customs/logistics certification is a plus).

• Analytical skills: Ability to synthesize large amounts of information to develop a Risk Point of view, recommendation & implementation plan for Logistics & Trade requirements in the Sourcing of new global manufacturing locations. 
• Organizational & Time Management Skills:  Experience working on time-sensitive, global & cross functional projects is a plus.
• Interpersonal skills: Strong communication, time management, critical thinking and relationship-building skills to navigate cross-cultural interactions and manage relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem-solving: Ability to provide solutions for potential issues and adapt to a constantly changing global market.
• Language: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English

If you have any questions about the job, we are open to discussing this role further, so please feel free to get in touch.

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