At the Straumann Group , we're on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide.
United by a shared goal, we give our best every day and cultivate a performance-oriented, player-learner culture that fosters collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. As a Global Transportation Manager (m/f/d) , you will take the lead in building and shaping our newly established global transportation function. Based in Madrid , you will define the global transportation strategy and operating model, establish our Logistics Control Tower, and drive greater visibility, resilience, and cost efficiency across our international transportation network. Working closely with regional supply chain teams and key functions across the organization, you will play a pivotal role in transforming and digitalizing transportation at Straumann Group while building scalable capabilities that support our continued growth.
Build and lead the new integral transportation function, taking ownership of the transportation strategy, governance, standards, and operating principles
Define the target operating model and develop transportation roadmaps aligned with our end-to-end Supply Chain and GLD strategy
Establish clear governance and KPI review routines while monitoring freight cost development, service quality, and relevant business priorities
Act as the key subject matter expert for intercompany/primary transportation, network performance, service resilience, and cost transparency
Logistics Control Tower
Lead the design, build, and stabilization of the Logistics Control Tower (LCT), covering organizational design, workflows, service catalogue, escalation model, and operating routines
Partner with IT, SAP/TMS, Data, and Analytics teams to implement the required digital capabilities, interfaces, dashboards,



and reporting solutions
Build capabilities, standardized ways of working, and training programs to enable sustainable adoption across the LCT and regional teams
Transportation Partners, Performance & Cost
Manage the performance of carriers and logistics service providers through scorecards, business reviews, escalations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Take ownership of freight management principles, cost-to-serve, analytics standards, and transportation KPI performance across the global network
Support transportation procurement activities in close collaboration with Procurement and Finance
Drive transportation network optimization, process standardization, automation, and the TMS and LCT roadmap while improving reporting automation and data quality
Identify and implement initiatives to improve service quality, lead times, carrier reliability, visibility, and freight cost performance
Support broader logistics transformation programs, including S/4HANA, transportation management capabilities, and the evolution of the operating model
Translate global and regional business requirements into scalable transportation solutions that deliver measurable value
Support Straumann Group's sustainability and Net Zero ambitions through relevant transportation initiatives
Support regional Supply Chain teams through standards, visibility, escalation routines, and improvement forums,



while local import/export execution and last-mile management remain within the regions
Lead global and regional transportation forums and coordinate major transportation incidents, capacity constraints, delayed shipment escalations, and other time-critical situations
Define strategic guardrails for intra-regional intercompany transportation and ensure effective alignment between global design and regional execution
Recruit, lead, coach, and develop the Logistics Control Tower team, establishing clear objectives and accountabilities while building long-term capabilities and succession plans
Build effective partnerships across regions, functions, and external partners, and represent the transportation function in discussions with senior stakeholders
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Extensive experience in transportation, logistics, distribution, or supply chain roles with increasing leadership responsibility; Demonstrated experience leading transportation organizations in a regional or global environment
Strong experience managing international transportation networks, logistics service providers, and carrier performance, as well as transportation spend and service levels across multiple geographies
Hands-on knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), SAP, analytics and reporting tools, and digital transportation solutions
Strong project/program management, stakeholder management, and change management skills
Excellent written and spoken English
You take an analytical and data-driven approach while maintaining a strong understanding of business, customer, and service requirements
You are motivated by the opportunity to shape and further develop Straumann Group's global transportation organization

📌 Global Transportation Manager (m/f/d) (Madrid)
🏢 Institut Straumann
📍 Madrid