About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in , Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Responsibilities

• Analyse global logistics data, costs and operational performance to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and monitor logistics KPIs, reports and cost-saving initiatives across the global organisation.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and translate findings into practical process and service improvements.
• Optimise inbound, outbound and internal goods flows, including transportation routes and distribution processes.
• Monitor carrier performance, delivery reliability, logistics quality and customer service levels.
• Support logistics procurement activities, including transport capacity, warehouse space and external logistics services.
• Work closely with inventory planners to improve inventory visibility, cost control and materials management.
• Support strategic supply-chain projects, including production relocations and the development of distribution networks.
• Collaborate with , Business Units, Engineering, warehouses and external logistics partners.
• Lead or support cross-functional continuous improvement projects and help implement global logistics best practices.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related quantitative field.
• At least five years of experience in logistics, supply chain, analytics, consulting or finance.
• Experience in inventory, demand or supply planning, preferably within analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convince stakeholders at all levels in an international and matrix-based environment.
• Structured, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent and English.