Operation Excellence

Commodity Supplies AG seeks an Operation Excellence professional in Zürich to drive efficiency, standardisation, and continuous improvement across global operations.

This position is central to enhancing operational performance and supporting strategic initiatives within a high-growth setting. The role focuses on fostering a culture of excellence and operational discipline while optimising processes across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse operational inefficiencies and bottlenecks across various business units.
• Design and implement standardised operational procedures and best practices.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all key operational processes.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline workflows and reduce operational risks.
• Lead and support operational improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• Ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies through robust change management.
• Monitor project progress and report on key milestones to stakeholders.
• Define and track key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Utilise data analytics to drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, preferably within a large international logistics organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in process analysis, design, and optimisation.
• Strong project management skills, including experience with project management tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with ERP systems and their integration within operational processes.
• Understanding of commodity trading and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with change management methodologies.

Nice to have

• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification highly desirable.

About the company

The company fosters a culture of excellence and operational discipline. It facilitates knowledge sharing across departments to embed a culture of continuous improvement.

• Fosters a culture of excellence and operational discipline.
• Facilitates knowledge sharing across departments to embed a culture of continuous improvement.