General Logistics Operations Senior Professional

Jobdescription

We are looking for an engaged and qualified General Logistics Operations Senior Professional to strengthen a dynamic operations team for a multinational client located in Zurich. In this greenfield project role, you will lead the transformation and consolidation of regional logistics infrastructure - designing future-state processes, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and integrating external service providers.

General Information

• Start Date: 05.10.2026

• Duration: 1 year (possible extension)

• Workplace: Zurich (office location easily accessible; public transport recommended)

• Workload: 80–100%

• Home Office: Hybrid working options (up to 50% home office possible)
  
  
  

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Warehouse Consolidation & Transformation: Lead a large-scale project to merge four regional factory warehouses into a single, centralized distribution hub.

• Process Design & Optimization: Define greenfield operational workflows from scratch to build a modernized, future-state warehouse setup rather than replicating legacy processes.

• 3PL Integration & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate and integrate multiple external third-party logistics (3PL) service providers into a unified, single-warehouse operational framework while navigating complex internal and external stakeholders.

• Logistics & Fleet Operations: Oversee end-to-end logistics streams across planning, distribution, receiving, materials handling, and transportation/fleet networks.

• Project Leadership & Mentorship: Independently manage complex operational projects under limited supervision while supporting and reviewing the work of mid-level and junior team members.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements (Must-Haves)

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of senior-level experience in logistics, warehouse management, and transportation operations.

• Deep Warehouse Expertise: Proven, hands-on understanding of core warehouse operations, layout optimization, and workflow creation.

• Transformation Experience: Demonstrated track record in greenfield logistics projects, facility centralizations, or large-scale process redesigns.

• Language Skills: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. (CVs must be submitted in English).
  
  

Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Haves)

• Experience managing 3PL provider integrations and vendor contracts.

• Experience within a global matrix or multinational enterprise environment.

• Proficiency with modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

• German, Italian, or French language skills are a distinct advantage.