Global Trade Line Manager

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found literally everywhere in society. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

In September of 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business, with the objective to build two world-leading companies. The role you are applying for will be a part of the new company created from the Automotive business. This means you will have the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global automotive market.   

Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion? 

We are now looking for a …

Global Trade Lane Manager

Location: Puebla, MX

The purpose of the function is to develop the intercontinental transportation network for SKF Automotive and this for all transport modes: Air, Ocean, Express, Rail and Road. The aim is to provide SKF and its customers with reliable, sustainable, cost-effective and customer driven transport solutions for the assigned trade lanes.

In the role as a Trade Lane Manager-Transportation you will have global contacts throughout SKF Automotive units as well as with external suppliers. It is a dynamic role where you will influence and take part in important and strategic transportation matters. The work pace is high and we are looking for a team player with analytical, purchasing and communication skills as well as transportation knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Lane Management and Optimization

• Support and drive initiatives to improve reliability, lead time, cost and to reduce the transport emission footprint for the assigned trade lanes
• Identify and transform (internal and external) customer transport requirements into reliable solutions
• Proactively perform network analysis and network optimization in close collaboration with shipping and receiving units 
• Accountable for the implementation of new transport solutions
• Perform network analysis and network optimization

Transport Tendering

• Prepare and participate in global Intercontinental transport tender projects
• Perform ad hoc (emergency) tenders and supplier selection
• Responsible for the periodic transport rate reviews and communication to the relevant stakeholders
• Responsible for master data for relevant lanes: lead time, incoterms, ports, shipping/receiving addresses, volumes…

Supplier Relation Management

• Securing long term development of the supplier base through supplier development programs
• Secure that the contractual framework is in place and is being followed by the assigned transport suppliers
• Organize QBR’s, covering Performance and improvement plans follow up, IT integration, volume and spend development, sustainability initiatives …

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Follow up and communicate to the relevant internal stakeholders on quality, cost, volume and emission development on lane level (end-end)
• Act as an escalation point for local units in the region for lane or transport supplier related issues
• Drives regional transport community meetings for the defined geographical region, in close collaboration with transport colleagues in the units
• Follow and communicate global and regional transport market trends as well as relevant geopolitical developments - in particular in relation to the assigned lanes

Candidate Profile

• Service minded and customer focused
• Sound knowledge of transportation management
• Purchasing expertise and negotiation skills - experience with sourcing tools is an advantage
• Excellent communicator – fluent in English
• Analytical
• Self-driven attitude
• Prepared to travel
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary projects
• University degree (or equal through experience)

Some additional information 

This position will be located Puebla, MX.  We are hybrid working in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  

You will report to the Global Transport Logistics Category Manager. If you have any questions about the position, please Dayna Azzopardi, Talent, Communications and Mobility Manager at Dayna.Azzopardi@SKF.com.  

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the recruiter.