Logistics Business Partner (m/f/d)
On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 days ago
22 open roles
What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
Straumann Group doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Chinese
The ad asks for Chinese, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
The role
Are you ready to unleash your potential? At the Straumann Group, we're on an exciting journey of growth, innovation, and impact - driven by our mission to improve oral health and transform millions of lives worldwide.
United by a shared goal, we give our best every day and cultivate a performance-oriented, player-learner culture that fosters collaboration, curiosity, and ambition. Here, you have the opportunity to actively shape your career and further develop your skills, passion, and willingness to learn. Together, we not only create more beautiful smiles but also unlock the potential of people - including our own.
As a Logistics Business Partner (m/f/d), you will take end-to-end ownership of the transportation and distribution agenda for our Ortho business. You will play a key role in ensuring business continuity, reliable service, and strong logistics performance across international markets.
Working closely with couriers, manufacturing sites, customs and trade experts, and local teams, you will monitor international shipments, manage escalations, drive KPI and exception management, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. In this role, you will help establish scalable logistics governance that supports the sustainable growth of the business.
What you'll do
- Act as the main logistics partner for Ortho and own the end-to-end transportation and distribution process, from manufacturing handover through customs clearance and delivery follow-up
- Own courier OTIF, lead time, and logistics cost performance through reporting, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Work with the Logistics Control Tower (LCT) team to monitor shipments and coordinate resolution with carriers, plants, customer care, customs, procurement, and local teams
- Manage customs and trade-related issues with the relevant stakeholders, ensuring timely documentation, escalation, and closure
- Review service provider performance, participate in QBRs, and partner with Logistics Procurement on service, compliance, and cost improvements
- Ensure billing, invoicing, claims, ticket follow-up, and contractual terms with couriers and logistics providers are properly managed
- Lead or support logistics workstreams such as transport setup changes, new lanes, service model adjustments, and contingency planning
- Strengthen governance, simplify escalation routines, improve KPI visibility, and standardize ways of working across the Ortho logistics model
- Partner with Production, Customer Care, subsidiaries, and the wider Ortho network to resolve customer-impacting issues involving logistics
- Act as the connection point into the wider GLD organization and align with adjacent supply chain teams when required, while keeping logistics as the core focus of the role
How you'll work
Your workplace will be in Madrid.
What makes you a great fit
- You demonstrate strong ownership and business partnering skills while staying close to operational realities
- You are structured, analytical, and process-oriented, with strong prioritization and follow-through
- You are a strong coordinator and communicator who can align stakeholders and challenge constructively
- You are customer-focused and resilient, and feel comfortable working under pressure and navigating ambiguity
Employment Type: Full Time
Alternative Locations: Spain : Madrid
Travel Percentage: 0 - 10%
Requisition ID: 22073
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Trade, Business Administration, Engineering, or a comparable field
- Extensive relevant experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain operations, ideally in an international matrix environment
- Strong experience balancing strategic ownership with hands-on execution in carrier management, KPI tracking, exception handling, and cross-functional coordination
- Solid exposure to customs, trade, and international shipment flows; courier / express network experience is a strong advantage
- Experience driving process improvement, governance, and operational discipline in complex or evolving business environments
- Good knowledge of international transportation, customs, trade compliance, and distribution processes, continuous improvement or project management training is an advantage
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with operational data, dashboards, and shipment visibility tools
Languages
- You are fluent in English. Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) and/or an additional European language is an advantage
How they hire
Application
Review · With a Talent Acquisition Advisor
Interview
Structured, competency-based interview covering prior projects, behavioural and situational questions, skills and achievements; time, format and interviewer are confirmed beforehand.
Assessment
Not every role
Used for some roles, typically intern/graduate, sales, operations, management and leadership.
Offer · With a Talent Acquisition Advisor
- Interview format (video, phone or onsite) and who you will meet are confirmed in advance.
- Review timing varies with application volume; some roles are reviewed only after the closing date.
About Straumann Group
The Straumann Group is a Swiss multinational medical device company specializing in dental implants, orthodontics, and digital dentistry. With over 12,000 employees and revenue of CHF 2.6 billion in 2025, it operates in more than 100 countries through a network of subsidiaries and partners. The company is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (STMN).
- Industry
- Medical Devices
- Founded
- 1954
- Employees
- 10,000–15,000
- Headquarters
- Basel, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- straumann.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Global presence in over 100 countries, offering international career opportunities.
- Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, with a multicultural work environment.
- Known for its 'Player Learner' culture, emphasizing collaboration and continuous learning.
- Offers roles in sales, engineering, and digital solutions, with positions in Spain including sales and technical roles.
- Listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SIX: STMN), indicating financial stability.
In their own words
Additional information
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
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