Transportation Network Manager CEE

Job description

If you’ve worn a pair of glasses, we’ve already met. We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products (such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions), iconic brands that consumers love (such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Oliver Peoples, Vogue Eyewear and Costa), as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences (such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, Salmoiraghi & Viganò and the GrandVision network), and leading e-commerce platforms. Join our global community of over 190,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn ! Your #FutureInSight with EssilorLuxottica Are you willing to pioneer new frontiers, foster inclusivity and collaboration, embrace agility, ignite passion, and make a positive impact on the world? Join us in redefining the boundaries of what’s possible. Your role We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Transportation Manager to lead and optimize transportation operations across the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. This role is responsible for developing and executing transportation strategies, managing carrier relationships, ensuring compliance with regional regulations, and driving continuous improvement in service and cost efficiency. The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning transportation operations with broader Logistics goals in a fast-paced, international environment. Main responsibilities: Monitors carriers performance and service levels for all product categories distributed locally, reporting any deviation to agreed SLAs in terms of promised lead; works closely on deep-dives and corrective action plans in case of under-performances. Tracks and reports service and quality performances and claims. Act as a single point interface for both internal and external customers, developing and improving transportation methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness, continue to meet the delivery requirements of the customer. Owns the local transportation cost budget. Performs cost analysis on transportation expenses and recommending modifications to meet industry “best practice”, in cooperation with logistics sourcing department. Main requirements: Master degree in Engineering/Economics Min 5-6 years of experience in transportation management / in organized logistics sector Proved knowledge of Transportation and Logistics industry Analytical, facts and figures decision based Ideally candidate should come from company with large omnichannel (WHOLESALE, RETAIL, ECOM) business distribution Fluent in English; Polish Proficient using MS Office Available for Business trips Experience of stakeholder management in a complex global environment Strategic thinking Strong influencing skills Good communicator across all levels both towards internal stakeholder and external Suppliers Target Oriented Demonstrable problem solving skills with an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity Excellent self-management practices Proactive, energetic and committed Flexible, adaptable and pragmatic Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commitment​ We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes us unique.