🔝 Reports to: Regional Logistics Manager

📑 Permanent contract

📍 Location: Location: EMEA HQ, Geneva, Switzerland

👩‍💻🏡 Hybrid mode (2 days/week home-office)

📆 Start date: at the earliest convenience

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia Sportswear, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving

Discover a world of diversity within our team of 700+ across 13 European countries, united by the common goal of elevating Columbia to the pinnacle of outdoor brands in Europe. Our omnichannel approach seamlessly integrates Columbia and Sorel brands' engaging in-store and online experiences.

Nestled at the heart of the Alps in Geneva, Switzerland, our European headquarters hosts the Executive Committee, go-to-market functions, and Planning and Logistics teams. In Schiltigheim, near Strasbourg, our shared services center thrives with over 100 professionals managing Finance and Operations/Customer Service. Our distribution center in Cambrai ensures swift delivery to customers, while our 30+ Columbia stores adorn major European outlet centers. Finally, the Sales and Trade Marketing teams are displayed in 3 regions across Europe, close to their customers and markets.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Located in our EMEA headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland), the Regional Logistics team covers the end-to-end logistics flow ensuring high-quality supply chain operations for our European market and our international distributors.

The Regional Logistics team consists of three teammates, operating in the Regional Supply Chain eco-system while reporting to the Global Logistics function.

The Regional Logistics team's goal is to provide our Customers with the best possible services and efficiency by ensuring our Logistics Partners’ services are well integrated into Columbia Sportswear’s Supply Chain operating eco-system.

Our team would engage closely with all stakeholders internally, both in the regional and global teams, to understand and channel the business requirements to our Logistics partners’ standard operation procedures; manage the performance; and likewise consult the respective internal teams on the needed logistics flows. Finally, we are responsible to ensure the cost-to-serve efficiency for the region.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Regional Logistics Analyst, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of inbound logistics for domestic customers and international distributors. Your mission involves meticulously monitoring the shipping routes, strategically balancing cost considerations with a commitment to top-notch service. You won't just manage local vendor logistics but take charge of optimizing both inbound and outbound processes through KPI monitoring, issue resolution, and adeptly handling claims and SLAs. With a keen eye for detail, you'll ensure accurate activity tracking and systematic updates, including ASN and ETA. Building strong cross-functional connections with both internal and external partners is key to your success. Your contributions won't stop there; you'll actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives, making your mark on the broader supply chain landscape.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

• Provide shipping instructions and Standard Operating Procedures for shipping Ocean and Air shipment of products for all Brands including POP materials (fixtures, mannequins).
• Consolidate shipment at origin balancing cost and on-time delivery.
• Manage communication between 3PL Service Provider, Shipping line, European Warehouse or third-party cross-dock facilities.
• Manage and develop the overall performance of our Logistics partners.
• Monitor and correct when necessary the accuracy of the shipping information to secure service to our customers and decisions making along the supply chain.
• Root cause and troubleshoot inbound logistics issues.
• Keeping the customer in mind, contribute to fulfillment and on-time delivery in contributing to cross-functional projects.
• Work in extended cross-functional teams to enable fluidity of the goods and information.
• Initiate, lead, and contribute to projects that deliver logistics operations excellence and cost-to-serve efficiency.
• Effective backup of other logistics Analyst roles.

YOU ARE

• Analytical and problem-solving oriented, with a keen eye for details
• Can connect respective scopes and stakeholders to achieve alignment and results
• A team player, your interpersonal skills facilitate effective communication but also empower you to adeptly navigate through the complexities of an ever-changing environment
• In the capacity to prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines
• Curious and bring a growth mindset
• Fluent in English and French

YOU HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in transportation logistics and distribution, managing logistics and transportation suppliers
• Skills in Data management & Analytics tools like Alteryx, PowerBI, etc.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Intermediate experience using Excel to create spreadsheets, charts, key functions (Pivot tables, Vlookup, Sumifs, …)
• Some exposure to project management would be an asset

PERKS & BENEFITS

🎁 Significant discounts on Columbia and Sorel products

🌍 Soft mobility policy (Geneva office only)

👩‍⚕️ Health insurance allowance for employees in Switzerland

🧘‍♀️ Pilates and yoga classes on our premises, and running groups or sports activities

📚 Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

📖 A monthly Learning Hour for training, discovery and learning

👩‍🏫 Unlock your potential: access to in-house training courses (feedback, leadership, Insights®...)

🌈DEI initiatives to exchange and strengthen our involvement around these themes

ABOUT THE CULTURE

• At Columbia Sportswear, we value an inclusive and open culture that emphasizes the absence of barriers between team members. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging by encouraging personal connections at all levels, which creates a cohesive and supportive work environment.
• Team members serve as ambassadors for our brand, finding motivation in being part of an organization dedicated to activities they are passionate about. This dedication reflects our commitment to building a team that takes pride in our products and values.
• We offer the opportunity to work for a US-based company within a multicultural environment, where your job has an impact across different countries.
• Our "Always Be Learning" culture of continuous learning enables our employees to identify and develop skills that will enable them to continue to grow within the company.
• "Unlock Your Potential" is the spirit that characterizes our vision of employees' development: to offer them opportunities to grow, in their job, in their team or even to change jobs completely. We grow our people to grow our business.

To learn more about us and our culture, visit our page on Welcome To The Jungle: https://bit.ly/49bl1i5

ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS

1️⃣ Ready to unlock your potential at Columbia Sportswear Company? Apply now to help us connect active people with their passion! The hiring team will review your application in the following weeks.

2️⃣ If your application is selected: a 30-45mn introductory interview with our Talent Acquisition Team to talk about yourself, your motivations and the role

3️⃣ Interview with the hiring manager + case study assignment

4️⃣ Interview with the main stakeholders

5️⃣ Your unique strengths align perfectly with our team: we are thrilled to extend you an offer!

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