Descripción de la oferta
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
About the Role
Sun Chemical is seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to drive freight and distribution excellence across the EMEA region. This strategic role combines regional leadership with hands‑on operational expertise, shaping logistics strategies that balance cost optimization, service excellence, and sustainable growth. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to global and regional stakeholders, leading network transformation and delivering measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: Define and execute regional logistics and distribution strategies aligned with global governance and business priorities
Cost & Performance Management: Drive freight and distribution cost transparency through advanced dashboards, reporting, and analytics; identify optimization opportunities
Network Optimization: Lead continuous improvement projects across freight, distribution, and logistics networks to enhance efficiency and service levels
Partner Management: Manage and develop strategic relationships with 3PL/4PL providers, including performance management, KPI delivery, and contract negotiations
Process Excellence: Design and maintain logistics operating models, processes, SOPs, and standards including freight audit/pay and master data management
Systems Enablement: Support ERP, TMS, and related system development and standardization initiatives
Compliance & Safety: Ensure safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements are consistently met or exceeded
What This Role Offers
Regional scope across multiple countries with significant autonomy in execution
Opportunity to influence global logistics initiatives while driving regional impact
Leadership of cross‑functional and external logistics resources without direct people management
Exposure to complex supply chain challenges in a chemical manufacturing environment
Collaborative work with global and regional supply chain leadership teams
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing Management, or related field
Experience
8-10 years of progressive experience in logistics and/or supply chain management
Senior‑level logistics experience, preferably in chemical or regulated manufacturing environments
Proven logistics procurement, contracting, and negotiation expertise
Strong proficiency with SAP supply chain systems, TMS platforms, and logistics processes
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with TMS platforms and Business Intelligence tools
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications/methodologies
Network engineering and logistics modeling capabilities
Change management and cross‑functional leadership experience
Advanced data analysis and modeling skills
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
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