Transport and Logistic Manager BU High Voltage (f / m / d)
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The opportunity
We are seeking a Business Unit (BU) Transportation & Logistics (T&L) Manager to play a pivotal role in aligning and executing the global T&L strategy within the business unit. The manager acts as a strategic liaison between Hitachi Energy’s central T&L organization and the BU, ensuring seamless collaboration with interfacing functions and driving operational excellence across all logistics activities.
As a key change agent, the T&L Manager leads the successful rollout of new projects, tools, and processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. They are responsible for implementing best practices that enhance service quality while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
This position can be fulfilled within Europe. We prioritize skills and experience over physical location.
How You'll Make An Impact
* Ensure compliance with global policies, processes, and governance for General Cargo operations not managed by the Transport Trade and Logistics CoE.
* Monitor KPIs, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions to ensure operational excellence.
* Act as liaison to the Center of Expertise (CoE) and oversee service performance for CoE-covered operations.
* Drive awareness and support the rollout of new T&L tools, processes, and projects through effective change management.
* Lead and develop teams by ensuring proper staffing, coaching, and succession planning in line with HR policies.
* Implement T&L strategy, adapt global processes to local needs, and ensure alignment with business requirements.
* Identify and pursue continuous improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability.
* Share best practices and support end-to-end process optimization and standardization across regions.
* Lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives to improve delivery performance, lead times, inventory, and resource utilization using Lean Six Sigma tools.
* Develop and maintain process maps, provide training, and ensure alignment with interfacing functions and policies.
Your background
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
* At least 3 years of proven leadership and people management experience.
* Strong communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
* Solid knowledge of customs regulations, legal, and commercial terms.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
* Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. We pioneer technologies and enable digital transformation to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who work with purpose and bring diverse backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and join a global team that believes: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting
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