Transportation Specialist - EMEA

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

The Role:

As the Transportation Specialist, you will provide insights and direction for the distribution/last mile logistics processes and lead service providers on best practice methodologies to support business process changes. You will evaluate and develop KPIs, guide strategy for logistics and distribution, and maintain metrics dashboards and reports.

The ideal candidate will have an solid understanding of logistics and Distribution Centres to manage projects and build a strategic roadmap for a logistics function including capabilities, systematic solutions and organizational design.

Your Impact:

• Manage all transportation issues and deliver day-to-day operational execution for logistics, transportation and fulfilment
• Analyse logistics and transportation networks to reduce overall costs and support continuous improvement in productivity
• Achieve cost targets with providers and/or 3PLs while ensuring on-time service
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as management and functional leaders in Supply Chain and Logistics, to identify and prioritise transport initiatives
• Monitor and report on progress of transport initiatives providing regular updates to senior management
• Work with Operations and E-commerce teams to carry out best practice logistics benchmarking that can be applied

• You are driven and can manage project work
• You're comfortable with challenging stakeholders at all levels
• You can work flexibility and travel at short notice in line with business needs
• You are innovative and able to deliver creative solutions

• Experience in logistics projects, ideally for Distribution Centres (3PL management and/or owned and operated)
• Knowledge in contract logistics (parcel and pallet) is beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, with advanced skills in Excel
• Fluency in English, a second European language is advantageous but not a requirement

• 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid & Flexible Working Environment