Transport Project Manager

IDEMIA Secure Transactions, a division of IDEMIA Group, is the leading technology provider making it safer and easier to pay and connect. With unmatched expertise in cryptography and credential issuance, IST is trusted by over 2,000 financial institutions, mobile operators, automotive manufacturers, and IoT providers worldwide. Every day, IST secures billions of essential transactions, ensuring the highest levels of data protection and convenience.

Under the management of the Transport and Customs Director the Transport Manager will in a first mission:

Lead the project of the global transport organization of Idemia :
o    Study the actual organization
o    Analyze the different process in place
o    Establish processes of transport on each site
o    Propose a rationalization and professionalization of the organization of the transport at Idemia in local and in central
o    Participate to the freight forwarders improvement on the service, the cost and the delay.
o    Propose KPIs to measure the efficiency and put measures in place to correct when needed

And after the kick off of the new organization:

Manage the transport global organization
o    Implement procedures in each transport teams
o    Implement processes to optimize routing, scheduling and SLA with freight forwarders
o    Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of transportation operations, mode utilization (sea, air, dual) and financial performance

Strategic Planning and Improvement
o    Develop and implement strategic plans for the global transportation network to meet organizational objectives.
o    Analyze market trends and industry best practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
o    Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on performance metrics.
    Regulatory Compliance and risks management
o    Develop and implement policies to mitigate regulatory risks in line with international transportation regulations and ensure compliance with customs, import/export laws, and other relevant regulations
o    Identify and mitigate risks related to transportation operations, including supply chain disruptions, security concerns, and geopolitical factors.

Leadership, Network and Expertise
o    Develop, facilitate and maintain an internal network of transport managers
o    Manage relationships with transportation vendors with the support of purchasing department, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with service level agreements.
o    Support evaluation and selection of new vendors in support of the purchasing department.

Technology Integration
o    Evaluate and implement transportation management systems (TMS) and other technologies to enhance operational efficiency
o    Leverage data analytics to drive informed decision-making and process improvements

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years' experience in transport management

Language

• English fluent
• French fluent or intermediate (majority of the corporate meetings are in French)
• Additional language is a plus

Skills and Competencies

• Proficiency with transport management systems (TMS)
• Proficiency in office tools (Excel, Power BI, Power Platform)
• Ability to analyze complex problem involving numerous parties and propose solutions
• Customer oriented
• Organizational Skills

Education

• BAC + 4/5 level engineering or business school type with specialization in Supply Chain/Logistics
• Master and/or MBA is a plus

Location

• Job based in Paris, France

Scope

• World operation across 50 countries
• Transport organization of 100 people

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