Logistics Coordinator

Description

Job Summary: Coordinate and manage procurement, storage, and distribution processes for finished products, ensuring material preservation and inventory accuracy. Key Highlights: 1. Integrated coordination of finished product logistics 2. Inventory and supply chain management 3. Leadership of teams in logistics processes **Company Description** **Sika** is a specialty chemicals company with a global leadership position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcement, and protection in the construction and industrial sectors. Sika operates subsidiaries in **103 countries**, manufactures in **over 400 factories**, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. Thus, it plays a crucial role in transforming the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. In **2024**, Sika’s approximately **33,000 employees** generated annual sales of **CHF 11.76 billion (Swiss Francs)**. **Job Description** **OBJECTIVE** Develop and coordinate the mechanisms and procedures required to ensure proper management of procurement, storage, and distribution processes for finished products, timely supply of products to regional warehouses, and safeguarding of material integrity and inventory accuracy in warehouses. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Coordinate full and timely delivery of products to customers within established timeframes, including exports. * Monitor compliance with urban and national carrier routes using tracking tools. * Select transport service providers from those currently authorized. * Coordinate and control the inbound and outbound flow of finished products from production, other plants, third parties, and customers. * Execute material transfers (STO) generated at the distribution center (DC) promptly. * Coordinate periodic, random, and control inventories at the assigned DC. * Ensure appropriate inventory rotation according to expiration dates (FEFO). * Coordinate and verify compliance, quality, and efficiency of the company’s logistics processes, implementing necessary changes and controls to improve these processes. * Monitor freight payment arising from primary and secondary logistics activities. * Validate monthly management indicators generated by the department. **Requirements** **ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS** Industrial Engineering or Business Administration. A postgraduate degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is desirable. **SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE** Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. Familiarity with ISO 45001. Knowledge of carrier management. Understanding of legal regulations applicable to hazardous materials transportation, basic knowledge of highway emergency response, contractor management. Advanced proficiency in SAP ERP inventory and transportation modules. Leadership of high-performance teams. **RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE** Minimum three years’ experience in warehouse and transportation management, inventory administration, supply chain, quality management systems, international trade, and SAP ERP. Minimum one year leading logistics centers. **LANGUAGES** English B1 (desirable). **COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS** * Analytical ability. * Strong interpersonal skills. * Autonomy and proactivity. * Written and oral communication skills. **Additional Information** We are *Building Trust* every day; therefore, our commitment is to equal opportunity, with selection processes focused on individuals and their capabilities, merits, and achievements. We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market standards and the specific scope and responsibilities of each position. Compensation is determined based on relevant skills for the role, education and/or training. We commit to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.