Transport manager (2 years contract)

The Transport Manager acts as the operational backbone and system Subject Matter Expert (SME) for outbound transportation execution across the EMENA network at Avery Dennison. Reporting to the Head of Transportation, this role bridges strategic regional transport objectives with daily execution—overseeing both direct customer deliveries and internal site movements.

The position combines technical system ownership (TRAX TMS & QAD ERP), master data governance, order/lead-time investigations, carrier integration management, and operational standardization across all regional manufacturing plants and distribution centers.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

1. Transport System Governance & Network Master Data

• Lead-Time & Schedule Administration: Configure, validate, and maintain transport lead-time matrices per shipping site, destination country, and individual ship-to customer location across EMENA.
• Order Cut-Off & Departure Execution: Establish and maintain order entry cut-off times and daily departure schedules to align plant dispatch capabilities with carrier collection slots.
• Routing & Execution Logic: Maintain and optimize TRAX routing rules, logic parameters, and ship-via assignment rules per ship-to destination.
• Carrier & Partner Onboarding: Manage system setup and integration parameters for new logistics service providers following carrier tender allocation or carrier switches; maintain manual partner addresses as required.
• Documentation & Carrier EDI: Setup specific delivery instructions per ship-to to ensure dynamic printing on Weight-Lists and seamless EDI transmission to carriers; configure specialized invoicing setups (e.g., single weight-list per order rule).
• Network Availability & Calendars: Update and govern site and customer holiday closures to prevent system tendering errors and inaccurate delivery commitments.

2. ERP Integration & Analytical Investigations

• Custom Shipping Setup: Configure specialized shipping requirements in QAD, including the setup of "special pallet packlist" rules per ship-to upon request from Customer Service Representatives (CSRs).
• Lead-Time Root Cause Analysis: Conduct structured investigations into lead-time performance and anomalies (segmented by site, country, and ship-to) to resolve bottlenecks.
• Order Diagnostics: Lead end-to-end technical and operational investigations on delayed or stuck orders to identify system vs. operational execution root causes.

3. Outbound Network Governance & Service Excellence

• Oversee daily outbound freight flows, ensuring compliance with defined SLAs for customer deliveries and inter-site transfers.
• Track and report operational performance metrics (OTIF, OTD, weight-list compliance).
• Serve as the primary regional escalation contact for complex transport system failures, carrier delivery exceptions, and site logistics disruptions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Experience (CSR), Manufacturing Operations, Warehouse Logistics, and Carriers.

Please note it's a 24 month contract.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Systems Engineering.

• Experience: 5+ years of operational transportation management or logistics systems experience within a complex, multi-site European/EMENA environment.

• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with TRAX TMS and QAD ERP transport modules (or equivalent enterprise TMS/ERP combinations); solid understanding of carrier EDI integrations and weight-list/invoicing documentation.

• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities (root-cause analysis on orders and lead-times), continuous improvement mindset, cross-functional communication.

• Languages: Professional fluency in English; additional European languages (German, French, Dutch, Polish) are an advantage.

Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:

• Compensation & Benefits: Benefit from a labor agreement with salary increases, a qualified social minimum wage, and automatic salary indexation to inflation. Enjoy a seniority incentive, profit sharing, and a 13th-month salary (with the option to convert it into additional leave).
• Continuous Development: Access extensive training and certification opportunities, local mentorship programs, and leadership development initiatives (including development discussions and Talent Management programs).
• Flexibility & On-site Perks: Embrace flexible work arrangements for white-collar roles. Enjoy a subsidized canteen, an annual gift for employees and children, and a mobile app that centralizes services, benefits, vouchers, and discounts.

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Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation at [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Salary Range: €73,710 - €117,936