Emea Inbound Outbound Planning Logistics jobs at Dell in Ireland, Limerick

Regional Commodity Manager, Outbound Logistics

You will be part of the Global Freight Fulfilment, Logistics and Trade (GFLT) procurement organization and work as a Regional Commodity Manager, responsible for regional execution of our global procurement strategy for Outbound (Ground, Parcel and Bulk) transportation, reporting to the Global Logistics Procurement Director.

You Will:

• Proactively manage regional contractual expiry and compliance tied to the global category strategy. Deliver cost improvement through the execution of regional sourcing plans and managing RFI/P, as appropriate, via e-procurement tools.
• Increase the visibility of spend and the portion of spend under contract and being actively managed
• Enable the implementation of our global procurement strategy for Outbound Logistics in EMEA by driving alignment across the procurement and regional stakeholder/supply base
• Understand key cost drivers and monitoring regional risk / opportunity. Remain abreast of procurement trends and new developments in the market-space for assigned categories and providing these regional insights in the development of future category strategies.
• Participate in global procurement initiatives and striving to continually improve procurement processes and procedures

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field (MBA or post graduate degree preferred)
• 5+ years of procurement experience as a category manager or similar role or 2+ years of procurement experience as a category manager with MBA or post graduate degree
• Able to leverage advanced negotiation techniques to progress the sustainable achievement of cost, contractual and service level goals
• Strong analytical capabilities including report development and analysis as well as making data-driven recommendations and decisions
• Strong presentation and persuasion skills with an ability to clearly communicate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to build strong, long-lasting business relationships internally and externally

Desirable

• Strong project/program management capabilities
• Previous experience leveraging e-procurement tools
• Experience working within a large, global, center-led procurement team working for a remote line manager

12/09/2025

You will:

• Develop and implement strategies for inbound and outbound logistics planning.
• Coordinate with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective transportation of goods.
• Analyse logistics data, forecast demand, and optimize inventory levels.
• Monitor and improve logistics performance metrics, including delivery times, costs, and service levels.
• Manage and resolve any logistics-related issues or disruptions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to integrate and enhance technology specifications and solutions within the logistics processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Prepare and present regular reports on logistics performance and initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Previous logistics experience focusing on the movement of high-end product that’s requires
  white glove
  service.
• Proven experience in logistics planning and management, preferably within the EMEA region.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and proficiency in logistics software.
• Strong project management and cross functional working experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Desirable Requirements

• Bachelor’s/ Masters degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics.