Global Logistics Analyst in St. Gallen

h3About VAT Group /h3pAt 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 Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT. /ph3Location: /h3pHaag, St. Gallen, CH /ph3Employment Type: /h3pPermanent /ph3About VAT Group /h3pAt 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 Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT. /ppJoining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliAnalyse global logistics data, costs and operational performance to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. /liliDevelop and monitor logistics KPIs, reports and cost-saving initiatives across the global organisation. /liliConduct root-cause analyses and translate findings into practical process and service improvements. /liliOptimise inbound, outbound and internal goods flows, including transportation routes and distribution processes. /liliMonitor carrier performance, delivery reliability, logistics quality and customer service levels. /liliSupport logistics procurement activities, including transport capacity, warehouse space and external logistics services. /liliWork closely with inventory planners to improve inventory visibility, cost control and materials management. /liliSupport strategic supply-chain projects, including production relocations and the development of distribution networks. /liliCollaborate with Sales, Business Units, Engineering, warehouses and external logistics partners. /liliLead or support cross-functional continuous improvement projects and help implement global logistics best practices. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related quantitative field. /liliAt least five years of experience in logistics, supply chain, analytics, consulting or finance. /liliExperience in inventory, demand or supply planning, preferably within manufacturing.Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills. /liliAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365. /liliStrong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to convince stakeholders at all levels in an international and matrix-based environment. /liliStructured, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. /liliFluent German and English. /li /ulh3Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities /h3pWe believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct. /p