Head of Logistics

Permanent position

Wasserversorgung

Due to an upcoming retirement, we are looking for a committed successor as Head of Logistics starting January 1, 2027 (or by arrangement). In this key position, you will lead approximately 11 directly subordinate employees and manage the entire logistics chain. You bear the responsibility for ensuring that all required materials, spare parts, and operating resources are always at the right place at the right time.

Tasks

• Warehouse and inventory management as well as procurement: You manage the central and external warehouses and ensure the availability of critical materials and operating resources. You are responsible for the demand-oriented procurement of materials and services in accordance with the applicable tender and procurement regulations and ensure legally secure awarding.
• Fleet and transport management: You are responsible for the planning and dispatching of all internal and external transports as well as the management, maintenance, and further development of our vehicle fleet.
• Process optimization and digitalization: You optimize logistical processes, define standards, and drive the digitalization of logistics processes.
• Organization and administration: You support the planning of events with regard to infrastructure and logistics, support the Facility Service in Hardhof with your team, and participate in budget planning.
• Occupational safety and environment: You ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and health regulations and are responsible for the proper and environmentally compliant disposal of materials and waste. You also ensure the availability of work clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Profile

• Training as a Logistikerin EFZ, Kaufmannfrau EFZ, or in a technical profession with sound experience in procurement or logistics; further training in the field of logistics, supply chain management, purchasing, or business administration
• Several years of leadership experience in the areas of warehouse management, logistics, procurement, or materials management
• You have a flair for actively shaping change and optimization processes, driving new solutions, and bringing employees along on this journey
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP knowledge is a great advantage
• Driver's license category B

We offer

A exciting and varied area of responsibility awaits you in a collegial, agile working environment. Our employees benefit from attractive municipal employment conditions such as flexible forms of work or targeted training and further education. In addition, we have a modern infrastructure and good public transport connections.

About us

Wasserversorgung Zürich supplies the city and numerous municipalities with fresh, clean drinking water around the clock. We fulfill this task in the service of the public with approximately 300 dedicated employees.

Züriwasser. Anytime. For another 150 years. That is our vision.

Interested?

For technical information, please contact Walter Aeschbach, Head of Maintenance & Logistics, Tel. or Nicole Parel, HR Partner Recruitment and Projects, Tel. . We look forward to receiving your complete application documents (incl. cover letter and attachments) via our job portal.

Reference No.: 51877

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