Global Logistics Analyst

About the role

VAT Group, a Swiss supplier of high-performance vacuum valves with over 3,200 employees worldwide, is looking for a Global Logistics Analyst. The role analyses global logistics data, costs and operational performance to find trends, risks and improvement opportunities, and works with inventory planners, supply-chain projects and external logistics partners.

Key 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 turn 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, including transport capacity, warehouse space and external logistics services.
• Work with inventory planners to improve inventory visibility, cost control and materials management.
• Support strategic supply-chain projects such as production relocations and distribution network development.
• Collaborate with Sales, Business Units, Engineering, warehouses and external partners, and lead or support continuous improvement projects.

Required 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 in manufacturing.
• Fluent German and English.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP experience, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong communication and influencing skills in an international, matrix-based environment.