Logistics Team Leader

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Logistics Manager is a critical member of the sales operations department and directly responsible for VAT US warehouse management and inventory. The ideal candidate must be a very strong business process-oriented person and act as a partner to peer functions, such as sales, account teams, operations, finance and service. The Logistics Manager must have strong leadership abilities and have demonstrated an ability to bring a matrixed team of people together from various levels and functions in the company to achieve a common goal.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the integrity and accuracy of all physical binning activities for parts arriving into the warehouse (where applicable)
• Responsible to maintain high accuracy of location and quantity of inventory via the current ERP system transacted by the Logistic Operations Specialist
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy, while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate inventory records through monthly soft inventory processes, and periodic physical inventory audits for all domestic warehouses
• Ensure full compliance with global regulations, including hazardous materials handling, export / import requirements and industry specific logistics standards.
• Be the main escalation point for all regional shipment topics and work together with counterparts at the global VAT facilities to resolve issues quickly and pragmatically.   
• Manage a diverse team, including goal setting and team development plans.
• Prepare and present executive level presentations, summary reports, spreadsheets, charts and analysis of data from multiple sources for internal and external use related to local delivery cost, trends and forecast.
• Drive projects through to completion in a globally matrixed company.
• Responsible for all transactional entries in the current ERP system pertaining to:
  • Goods Receipt for all incoming goods from factories
  • Adjustment of inventory via approved Stock Variance Adjustment Form
  • Continuous housekeeping of parts and location via current ERP system Warehouse Transfer menu
• Undertake customs clearance activities (where applicable) and ensure short delivery lead time from port to warehouse or final destination
• In some sales organizations, support and ownership for any other administrative duties may be required and will be communicated clearly.
• Any other duties as required on project or necessity basis from the Regional/Country Sales Operations Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other related field required
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to develop complex reports and metrics.
• Experience in operations, order and inventory management including experience managing teams and developing direct reports. 
• Experience in business process engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Must have the ability to work in a globally matrixed team environment, work under pressure and adapt to the demands of a changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.