Last Mile transport coordinator (M/F) - Fixed-term contract - Bussigny — Decathlon

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Ready to take the lead on transport operations for a global sports brand? supplier Combine management, data-driven negotiation, internal tool settings, and major logistics transition projects (including a warehouse relocation next year) in a high-autonomy role. At Decathlon Switzerland, our mission is to make sports accessible to everyone across the country! Today, we operate 53 stores with nearly 1,500 team members. As our distribution network rapidly expands, robust transport operations and high delivery performance is at absolute the heart of our growth. To support this growth, we are preparing a major warehouse relocation project set for early next year. You are joined to fast-paced environment where supply chain expertise, vendor relations, digital tools, and large-scale transformation projects meet every day! Context and your environment At Decathlon, career paths are dynamic! Thomas, who currently holds this role, is stepping into a temporary mission in our Procurement team. That’s why, we are looking for an agile, proactive candidate to step in and take full ownership of his broom for a 1-year contract during this pivotal transformation period.

• Location: Based at our office in Bussigny (VD), with occasional trips to Geneva (to visit the Digital team) and to the warehouse (currently based at Onnens, tomorrow at Niederwangen)
• Key connections: You will work directly with Emilie (Transport Leader) and collaborate daily with external carriers (managing key partners), our warehouse teams and international Decathlon transport networks. Your mission: 2 core pillars This role bridges hands-on vendor coordination and technical system optimization. Your daily mission is built around two key pillars: Pillar 1: Transport and carrier coordination
• Carrier performance and vendor management: Drive regular performance reviews with transport partners. Monitor lead times, SLA compliance, and delivery promised execution.
• Constructive negotiation: Build strong, trust-based relationships with careers while maintaining signature posture during performance reviews and contract negotiations.
• Operations and warehouse alignment: Coordinate activity forecasts between careers and warehouse teams to prevent bottlenecks and resolve disruptions. Actively support the transport aspect of our warehouse relocation taking place in early 2027. Coordinate carrier flows, ensure seamless operational handover, and delivery continuity during the move.
• Budget and financial auditing: Manage transport provision and budgets. Analyze invoices, dissect extra costs, identify root causes, and execute cost-correction plans.
• Customer satisfaction (NPS): Monitor delivery-related NPS, track service gaps, and drive quality improvement plans with careers to high customer satisfaction. Pillar 2: Delivery scenario and system optimization
• Internal tool settings: Configure and fine-tune delivery parameters, return routes, and shipping logic directly within Decathlon’s internal transport back-office system.
• Cross-border logistics project: Drive the implementation and technical setup for Cross-border delivery (tenders, system settings, operational tracking) to enable direct shipments to Swiss customers from European fulfillment hubs.
• International networking: Proactively reach out to Decathlon transport teams in neighboring countries to benchmark solutions, ideas exchange, and roll out best practices.
• Data-driven improvement: Analyze delivery flows and system reliability to continuous refine order dispatch rules and cost-performance ratios. Why join us?
• High and ownership: You are in the driver's seat—you make decisions, manage relationships, supplier and set action plans.
• Strategic transformation experience: Get hands-on exposure to a full-scale warehouse relocation project alongside major cross-border initiatives.
• Full on-the-job training: No need to know our internal software in advance—we will fully train you on our internal transport tools!
• A vibrant culture: Informal work environment, regular sports activities, and high discipline.