Transport And Trade Manager Eemea

Stryker Corporation

South Africa
Hybrid
Drive cost efficiency and operational excellence
Develop and own clear routing instructions
Manage transportation carrier performance
Stryker Corporation is seeking a Transportation and Trade Manager for their EEMEA distribution network, focusing primarily on South Africa and the Middle East. The role involves driving cost efficiency, policy development, and continuous improvement in transportation and trade operations

Job Summary

  • Drive policy development, optimization efforts, and best practice sharing across several countries for shipping activity.
  • Identify and execute continuous improvement projects that drive cost out of outbound transportation activities and manage carrier performance.
  • Partner closely with various departments to ensure disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and alignment to service and cost objectives.

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Stryker Corporation is seeking a Transportation and Trade Manager for their EEMEA distribution network, focusing primarily on South Africa and the Middle East. The role involves driving cost efficiency, policy development, and continuous improvement in transportation and trade operations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Drive cost efficiency and operational excellence
  • Develop and own clear routing instructions
  • Manage transportation carrier performance
  • Lead cross-functional work and manage vendors

Nice-to-have

  • Trusted thought partner for commercial organizations
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Alignment to service and cost objectives

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, transportation, business, operations, or related field
  • 7+ years of experience in transportation
  • 3+ years of experience with trade concepts
  • Experience overseeing dedicated fleet operations and third-party logistics providers
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Experience driving cost reduction through governance and optimization
  • Ability to influence without authority

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