Transportation Advisor
About Us:
We are Yokohama TWS, a leading global supplier of tires and complete wheels for the agricultural, material handling, construction, motorcycles segments.
We design and manufacture tire and wheel solutions made for the future. With a combination of value, safety and ease, our solutions provide a more productive and sustainable performance our customers demand.
We pair the expertise and power of our global reach with the care and knowledge of local proximity. This brings innovation, technology and sustainability together to answer the specific needs of our customers. All while continuing to reduce our and their impact on the planet.
Our people take ownership to deliver on this promise every day.
We are a global Company with a local reach, operating in more than 50 Countries worldwide with 6.700 employees of 40 different nationalities, 14 state-of-the-art plants and 4 innovation centers. We are part of Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., a global leader in the tire industry with 860.5 billion yen in revenues (approx. 6 billion euro), over 28,000 people around the globe and with operations in more than 120 countries.
If you have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy taking responsibilities and getting things done in the right way, join us! We are plenty of opportunities to grow and develop in a truly dynamic and easy-going environment.
About the Job:
We are seeking a team player to own, optimize, and scale our global transportation network. Managing sea and road freight operations between our international plants and distribution centers, this role requires a balance of analytical clarity and hands-on execution. Reporting directly to Global Logistics Director, you will drive transportation procurement, lead carrier negotiations, and leverage data to maximize throughput, enforce service level agreements (SLAs), and minimize total landed costs.
Key responsibilities
· Network optimization & Procurement
o Evaluate, design, and continuously improve global sea and road freight networks
o Lead end-to-end freight tendering (RFP / RFQ) and contract renewals
· Carrier & vendor management
o Oversee selection of best forwarding alternative in terms of pricing and service level
o Supplier’s transportation performance monitoring
· Problem solving
o Serve as the escalation point for logistics bottlenecks
· Data, Systems & Analytics
o Develop and scale transportation management system (TMS) workflows, track shipments, and provide guidance to management
· Strategic projects participation & enablement
o Support cross-functional projects in strategic development of supply chain network
o Train team peers on logistics best practices and market dynamics
Requirements
· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Management, Industrial or Supply Chain) or equivalent industry experience
· Experience: Minimum 3 years managing international transportation, freight forwarding, or carrier procurement
· Technical skills: Microsoft Office familiarity (Excel, PowerBI), TMS system familiarity, analytical mindset
· Communication skills: Ability to comunnicate clearly, calmly, using facts and data
· Language skills: Czech and English (both professional fluency)
· Core competencies:
o A professional who takes pride in clear execution, operational results, and team success
o Responsibility & independence
o Team collaboration skills
o Ability to manage complexity, maintain composure and work under pressure
o Project management skills
o Problem solving skills
o Negotiation skills
We offer
- 5 weeks of vacation
- annual bonus according to internal rules
- flexible working hours
- home office - based on internal rules
- meal vouchers, leisure vouchers, pension contribution and other benefits according to the collective agreement
- educational courses