EMEA Ocean Freight Transportation Manager

3M · Langenthal As the EMEA Ocean Freight Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for leading ocean transportation operations, carrier performance management, network optimization, and strategic freight governance across the EMEA region. This role drives the execution of regional and global ocean transportation strategies, ensures operational excellence for inbound and outbound shipments, and delivers continuous improvements in service, cost, and compliance performance. Ocean Transportation Operations Lead end-to-end Ocean Transportation execution across EMEA. Manage transportation escalations, urgent deliveries, and carrier release issues. Ensure routing guide compliance and provide transportation guidance to regional and global stakeholders. Support deployment and operational stabilization of strategic transportation initiatives, including Ocean RFQs and RFPs. Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service reliability, and operational efficiency. Carrier Performance & Governance Lead carrier performance reviews and governance programs. Establish and manage carrier scorecards, SLAs, and service expectations. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for underperforming carriers and lanes. Partner with Sourcing on carrier strategy, rate negotiations, and service optimization. Performance Improvement & Analytics Improve Ocean Transit-on-Time (ToT) performance. Reduce end-to-end lead times through port and inland dwell optimization. Reduce demurrage and detention costs through proactive monitoring and corrective actions. Develop and maintain KPI dashboards to provide visibility, accountability, and actionable insights across the EMEA Ocean network. Translating regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance and learning content, while promoting a strong culture of compliance through communications, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement. Your Skills and Expertise Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline. Significant experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or ocean freight operations. Proven experience managing carriers, transportation performance, and regional logistics programs. Experience supporting sourcing activities, transportation bids, and carrier negotiations. Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications: Ocean Freight Transportation Management Carrier Relationship & Performance Management Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Strategic Sourcing Collaboration Transportation Analytics & KPI Management Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis Project & Change Management Stakeholder Management and Executive Communication Problem Solving and Escalation Management Job specifics: Work location: Langenthal, Switzerland Travel: May include up to 30% travel across EMEA.