Head of Logistics - Central Eastern Europe (CEE) — Holcim Group
- Location
- Zug
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 21 days ago
Role overview
At Holcim, we believe logistics has the potential to be far more than an operational function.
Connecting our plants, customers, suppliers and markets, logistics is a critical lever for improving competitiveness, enhancing customer experience and creating long-term business value.
- At Holcim, we believe logistics has the potential to be far more than an operational function.
- Connecting our plants, customers, suppliers and markets, logistics is a critical lever for improving competitiveness, enhancing customer experience and creating long-term business value.
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the regional logistics strategy across Central Eastern Europe.
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the regional logistics strategy across Central Eastern Europe.
- Design, implement and continuously improve the regional logistics operating model, ensuring standardized processes, governance and best practices while supporting local execution.
- Lead transportation, warehousing, distribution, dispatching and customer service excellence initiatives to improve operational efficiency, service reliability and customer experience.
- Drive disciplined logistics cost management by identifying efficiency opportunities, optimizing network design and improving productivity while maintaining high service levels.
- Lead the adoption of digital logistics solutions, advanced analytics and automation to improve visibility, planning, decision-making and operational performance.
- Drive performance through key logistics KPIs, including service reliability, transport productivity, asset utilization, safety and cost-to-serve, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with logistics providers and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Strengthen logistics governance while ensuring compliance with health, safety, regulatory and sustainability standards and proactively managing operational risks and business continuity.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, commercial, customer excellence, finance and supply chain teams.
Company and context
- As Head of Logistics – Central Eastern Europe (CEE) , you will lead the transformation of our regional logistics organization.
- Building on our decentralized operating model, you will introduce a more systematic, standardized and performance-driven approach while preserving the agility and entrepreneurial spirit of our local businesses.
- Working closely with country leadership teams, Group Logistics and cross-functional partners, you will define and execute the regional logistics strategy, strengthen governance, accelerate digitalization, optimize transport and distribution networks, and embed best practices that improve service, efficiency, sustainability and operational excellence.
- Through this transformation, you will help position logistics as a true business enabler, creating measurable value for our customers and the wider business.
Additional details
- Support decarbonization initiatives through more sustainable transport solutions and network optimization. What We Are Looking For
- Willingness to travel regularly within the region.
Notes and original content
- Support decarbonization initiatives through more sustainable transport solutions and network optimization.
- What We Are Looking For
- What We Offer
Questions about this listing
What salary does Holcim Group offer for this role?
Holcim Group lists CHF 96'000 - 146'000 gross per year for this position in Zug. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Holcim Group offer?
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