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Are you passionate about optimizing vendor relationships and driving supply chain efficiency? We’re looking for a logistics professional to take the lead in managing vendor databases, evaluating potential partners, and enhancing performance through clear KPIs and constructive feedback. If you thrive in contract logistics and supply chain management, this role might be the perfect fit for you!

Your Role

As Contract Logistics Distribution Specialist, you will manage daily distribution operations via most optimum method to meet customer demands, and you will act as a customer representative in routine or urgent demands of the clients

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive vendor database: Track and evaluate past performance, cost history, and service level agreements (SLAs) of existing vendors to identify areas for improvement or potential replacements.

• Identify and evaluate potential new vendors: Conduct market research, attend industry events, and network with industry professionals to identify new vendors offering competitive pricing, proven track records, and capabilities that align with the company's needs.

• Establish clear performance metrics: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with the company's objectives and vendor contracts.

• Monitor vendor performance on an ongoing basis: Regularly review vendor performance data, identify areas for improvement, and provide constructive feedback to vendors.

• Analyze vendor invoices and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure vendor compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Minumum 5 years of Logistics and Supply Chain experience with a specific focus on Contract Logistics and vendor relations.

• Possess a strong understanding of logistics principles, supply chain management methodologies, and distribution network optimisation strategies.

• Familiarity with warehouse processes.

• General knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), and vendor management systems (VMS).

• Advanced Turkish is a must, good English skills is a plus.

Good Reasons to Join

At Kuehne+Nagel you are always part of a team, but still have control over how you arrange your own work and your own way of achieving success. Present your customers with the products and services of a company that is the global market leader in logistics in many sectors. In return we offer a wide range of continuing professional development opportunities

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e-mail at: HR.helpdesk@kuehne-nagel.com with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.