Transport Manager EMEI H/F

Key Responsibilities of role:

• Based on business requirements and overall Logistics strategy, to contribute for building the regional transport strategy: 1/ for the inbound flow from central DC to EMEI, 2/ for the internal EMEI transfers, 3/ for regional customers deliveries 4/ for all other various regional flow (shuttle from Italy to the studio, F&F, on demand event, press, recycling company…)
• To participate to the deployment of structural projects of the company: OMS, TMS, …
• Select carriers for transportation and negotiate rates and contracts with them
• To co-build and monitor the budget and share with finance team
• To manage the development and performance of the regional transport organization to produce an efficient transport service against pre-agreed targets of cost, lead time, quality and sustainability
• Lead the Monthly KPI reports [Performance + Costs + sustainability]
• Provide sophisticated analysis and reporting on a daily/weekly/monthly basis on Transport activity
• Develop new initiatives and look for new ways to optimize the transport services and work dedicated to it
• Be aware of and identify external and unforeseen factors affecting performance, identifying risks
• To check invoices accuracy vs rates agreed with carriers
• Respond to and resolve complaints and problems
• Support the coordination of all deliveries across our zone
• Monitor deliveries to boutiques according to our transport planning (more than 40 point of deliveries)
• Monitor deliveries from boutiques (transfers and distance selling)
• To collect on a regular basis the boutiques requirements and to have a continuous improvement approach with them
• To maintain the update of procedures about transportation, custom, CITES purposes into Confluence
• Keep up to date on shipping carriers, routes and rates and any changes to them
• Maintain responsibility for performing all duties in compliance with related regulations (e.g. custom, preferential origin, hazardous goods, CITES, …)
• To guarantee the archiving of custom documents for audit purpose
• To guarantee the validity of the custom authorization and ensure the update of them if needed (REX, Exportateur Agrée, …)
• To manage a team of 2 or 3 people (2 located in Paris and 1 located in Dubai)
• Ensuring that the transport team understands its duties and its role within the organization
• Contribute to training and development of the team and organization as a whole
• Undertake other relevant duties as may be requested by the Logistics Director and support on projects as required
• Be a brand ambassador and represent the Company professionally at all times

Skills and Requirements:

• In-depth knowledge of industry-standard methods, costs and best practices for hauling freight
• Custom expert for international trade
• Preferably at least a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position with experience in Transportation, Customs, Distribution in a Retail, Ecommerce and/or Freight Forwarding environment. Luxury environment is preferred but is not essential.
• Management skills
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent administration and analytical skills
• Advanced Excel is a must
• Excellent Reporting/Presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritize
• Someone who can work independently / remotely
• Ability to work in fast paced environment

The annual gross salary range for this position is between 50 000€ and 60 000€.

How will success be measured?

Performance will be measured based on the achievement of company-wide objectives as well as individual goals that have been agreed in advance with the manager.

Our business and our Values:

Christian Louboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992. An artist and craftsman with a true passion for shoes, his designs are unique and instantly recognizable, thanks in part to their signature and now trademarked red lacquered soles. The collections for both men and women combine wit, glamour, elegance and technical proficiency like no other. 2014 welcomed the launched of Christian Louboutin Beaute with its first nail colour, Rouge Louboutin. The collection has continued to diversify since then with the launch of lip in 2015, fragrance in 2016 and more recently a wonderful eye collection in 2017. With an extensive range of collections, Christian Louboutin now counts more than 130 boutiques globally.

Our people are at the heart of our brand.

We celebrate individualism and allow the freedom to have autonomy and creativity within your role. Our colleagues have in common passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success.

We live by our values: We are down to earth – we stand with authenticity, integrity and respect. We have passion – we drive the business with agility and care and we are committed to excellence. We have happiness in all that we do – As a team player, we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun. We work with inspiration – we envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom.

If the shoe fits, walk with us…

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