Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager

As our Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager in Global Transport / Supply Chain, you will lead the end-to-end transformation of Coty’s global air and ocean transport operations, driving structural improvements in cost, service, agility, and sustainability.

THE ROLE

OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!

As our Air & Ocean Transport Transformation Manager, you play a critical role in shaping Coty’s global transport strategy beyond day-to-day execution. You will lead structural initiatives, enhance cost controls, and build long-term transport capabilities while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver best-in-class global operations.

You will be reporting to the Global Transport Operations Director, and you will manage:

1. Transport Transformation & Performance

• Lead global structural initiatives to improve cost, service, and sustainability
• Present results, action plans, and strategies to senior management
• Enhance global cost controls through centralized and standardized governance
• Drive performance management with data-driven decision-making
• Support the global transport transformation agenda

2. Network Design & Capability Building

• Design new air and ocean transport routes and network configurations
• Strengthen global resilience, diversify risk, and secure long-term capacity
• Build new transport capabilities and business models (e.g. DTC, Intermodal)
• Lead CO₂-reduction initiatives and sustainable routing strategies
• Optimize cost-to-serve while improving customer experience

3. Digitalization, Partnerships & Governance

• Identify, design, and implement transformation projects from idea to operation
• Partner with IT and the Transport Community of Practice on digital solutions
• Establish standardized A&O LSP and carrier management processes
• Participate in strategic RFQs and supply network design initiatives
• Collaborate closely with Transport Hubs, Procurement, Planning, Customer Service, and LSPs

YOU ARE A COTY FIT

As an experienced transport and logistics professional, you thrive in complex, global environments and enjoy leading transformation at scale.

Your skills and experience include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics (advanced degree a plus)
• 5–8 years’ experience in Air & Ocean freight (multinational or global forwarder preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deliver results under pressure and manage priorities independently
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills (VBA is a plus)
• Strong PowerPoint and executive-level presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of transport, supply chain, and logistics best practices
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English (additional languages a plus)
• Collaborative mindset in a complex matrix organization

If you’re ready to support and shape the future of global transport, we want you on our team!

WHAT WE OFFER

This role offers high visibility and global impact within Coty’s supply chain organization.

• Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Global career opportunities across Supply Chain, Logistics, and beyond
• Truly international working environment
• Strong learning & development programs
• Modern office environment and sustainable facilities