Senior Manager, Logistics Operations

Through this new position you will manage a group of Logistics Supervisors and their teams, who are responsible for executing delivery and logistics activities within multiple shipping locations, including manufacturing sites and third-party terminals/ warehouses.

Position is responsible for day-to-day management of personnel in addition to resolving any escalated issues relating to logistics activities in any mode of transportation, carrier performance, on time delivery metrics, ISO and SOX compliance, inventory reconciliation, quality incident resolution, logistics systems implementation. In addition, this role interfaces with their counterparts in Customer Experience Leadership and Business Leadership, acts as liaison between Supply Chain and the Commercial, S&OP, and Procurement organizations to develop and manage processes that meet productivity and quality metrics in order to ensure a seamless order-to-deliver process resulting in excellent service in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

• Drive the strategic direction of Logistics in alignment with company objectives
• Ensure stable, engaged and motivated Logistics Supervisors and team members
• Oversee processes of road transportation, 3^rd party warehouses and ocean – air transportation
• Build and maintain business relationships with all business lines to ensure requirements are known and escalation points are clear should they be needed
• Ensure adherence to all Safety and Compliance written standard operating procedures and controls, trade compliance, customs compliance, transportation and logistics regulations, Sarbanes Oxley, Dangerous Goods regulations, IATF, Responsible Care and ISO 9000
• Drive internal and external customer satisfaction and be key interface between Logistics and business lines
• Responsible for delivering updated scorecards with metrics for internal process performance and driving improvement actions if targets are not met
• Drive utilization of Quality Notification Process
• Cooperate with Customer Service leaders to ensure alignment of goals and objectives
• Participate in monthly operations meetings with supply chain and business teams to ensure alignment of performance and expectations
• Recommend process improvements including investigation of quality failures and the development of preventive and corrective actions for quality failures
• Manage work planning, vacation planning, follow up, meetings and scheduling to meet business requirements
• Manage all HR required employee interactions including performance reviews, development plans and safety contacts
• Lead 6-8 people leaders (Supervisors and Managers), responsible for the entire organization (60-80 people)
• Coach the Supervisors to become effective and agile leaders who represent the company’s values
• Participate in SOX self assessments as required (monthly, quarterly and annually) as well as ISO, IATF and other audits
• Maintain and ensure key internal and external relationships
• Actively participate and lead project activities

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Logistics experience w/ proven leadership responsibility (Minimum 5-7 years of logistics and 5+ years of leadership experience)
• Strategic mindset
• Agile
• Dealing with ambiguity, able to act and lead in changing environment
• Work under pressure, being able to prioritize different needs
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Problem Solving and Analytical skills
• Results Orientation with proven record of Process Improvement
• Ability to drive process improvements (Knowledgeable in Six Sigma and LEAN is an advantage)
• Role model of Accountability & Ownership
• SAP Experience preferred
• Fluent English required

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

• Cafeteria and Private Health Care Insurance
• Flexible working arrangements and home office possibilities
• Structured onboarding support
• Diverse career paths (people management, subject matter expert)
• Development opportunities (free language courses, online learning courses)
• Company events, CSR activities and possibility to join social groups

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBS

CBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you’ll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You’ll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You’ll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you’ll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You’ll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You’ll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You’ll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you’ll always find your place at Celanese

For more information, visit https//www.celanese.com/