Job Description

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 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.

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 Sales, 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 manufacturing.Strong 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 German and English.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We 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