Logistics Expert (m/f/d) – Global Shipments

About the role

Novartis is looking for a Logistics Expert in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to act as the global point of expertise for logistics operations. You will oversee material movement from manufacturing sites to the global hub and onward to customers, working closely with logistics partners and internal teams to ensure safe, efficient and compliant delivery of products. The position is hybrid and offers permanent employment with a 6-month probation period.

Key responsibilities

• Manage global product shipments from manufacturing sites to customer delivery points and act as the main contact for direct customer shipments.
• Solve transportation issues with freight forwarders, airlines and logistics partners.
• Optimise logistics processes for service, cost and efficiency, and drive continuous improvement in logistics and quality.
• Ensure compliant product transportation and international trade activities, and manage relationships with external logistics providers.
• Execute logistics transactions and material movements in SAP, and prepare and maintain logistics documentation and master data.
• Work with supply chain and customer account management teams to keep products available.

Required profile

• University degree in natural or social sciences.
• Fluent English, able to work with procedures and documentation in English.
• At least 3 years of experience in logistics, transportation or supply chain.
• Experience coordinating product transportation, freight forwarding or material movement.
• Analytical thinking, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and a proactive approach to learning.

Required skills

• Experience with freight forwarding and material movement coordination.
• Use of SAP for logistics transactions.

What we offer

• Expected annual base salary of 22,050 to 40,950 EUR.
• Annual bonus of 10% of annual salary.
• Vacation allowance and business success award.
• Voluntary supplementary pension insurance and accident insurance.
• Health insurance for specialists and Care Connect mental health support.
• Transport, meals and other statutory benefits.