Logistics Manager

**The Company**:
**Full Stack Supply Co (FSSC)** is a multi-brand group building a new era of outdoor sporting equipment brands that put people and the planet first.

Independent brands **Faction** Skis, **FW Apparel** and **United Shapes** share a commitment to catalyze the outdoor industry through award-winning product design and forward-thinking omnichannel distribution brought to life by expert teams in Europe, North America and Asia sharing decades of experience. The group engages a global fanbase through in-house film productions and partners with other impact-driven organizations such as 1% for the Planet, Protect Our Winters, Coombs Outdoors & Outdoor F.U.T.U.R.E.

The group is committed to incorporating sustainable practices across the business, inspiring activism and driving positive environmental and social change, wielding each independent brand as a platform to catalyze a more inclusive, equitable and regenerative future for all.

**The Role**:
As** Logistics Manager**, you ensure that our products from A to B - from our manufacturing centres, into our distribution centres and finally into the hands of our retail partners and fans.

Our operations are international - we produce our goods all over the world and operate five third-party distribution centres In the Netherlands, US, Canada, Japan and China.

Your responsibilities include managing a global logistics function, setting objectives, international guidelines and leading on the development of systems & processes that facilitates sustainable growth for an international, multi-brand company.

This is a fast-paced role and we're looking for someone who is comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment, who can re-prioritise and adapt our plans to ensure our deliveries stay on track and on budget.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage global logistics policies and procedures ensuring they remain relevant and up to date with current processes
- Develop reports showing freight data, transportation costs with focus on reducing transportation costs, time and environmental footprint
- Manage & report on freight forecasts to enhance interoperability with carriers, warehouses, and internal departments
- Oversee the entire logistics process, from the suppliers to the end consumer
- Ensure that systems used present user-friendly data regarding product availability - data should be used by key stakeholders such as sales, product and finance team
- Work closely with our suppliers, freight forwarders, custom brokers and warehouses ensuring document compliance for smooth logistics operations
- Select best fit global carriers, conduct tender processes, negotiate contracts and rates
- Scrutinise key shipping lanes with carriers to maximise time / cost balance across the shipping season
- Ensure suitable exception management processes are in place to capture and resolve shipping Issues
- Oversee and manage transport organisation & handling of all local transports for export, import, domestic and cross-trade with all types of transport (truck, air, sea)
- Develop and implement localised customs / shipping processes & requirements tailored to each key shipping lane ensuring compliance with all customs regulations and processes
- Provide in-house guidance/knowledge on product classification, HS tariff codes and custom requirements for efficient shipments
- Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the Code of Conduct

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 3 year’s experience in logistics, customs, international trade in a consumer goods industry
- Experience of global shipping operations and working with external brokers and carriers
- Experience of international freight and customs cost structures
- Strong communication skills
- Able to create and implement scalable processes
- Able to prioritise, flexible and able to work under pressure
- Strong skills in presenting and summarizing data
- Strong initiative to lead projects to improve on-time delivery and customer satisfaction
- Striving for continuous improvement/optimization of customer logistics topics (processes, tools, concepts)
- Fluent English is mandatory, other foreign languages are a bonus

**Benefits**
- An energized and dynamic team within a fast-paced international environment
- Brands with strong identity and values that resonate with our fans and team members
- High degree of autonomy in a role that has potential to grow as the company grows
- possibility to work remotely from time to time
- Opportunity to visit our other offices in Europe (Innsbruck - London - Verbier)
- Generous discounts on all of our products