Last Mile transport coordinator (M/F) - Fixed-term contract - Bussigny

Ready to take the lead on transport operations for a global sports brand? Combine supplier management, data-driven negotiation, internal tool settings, and major logistics transition projects (including a warehouse relocation next year) in a high-autonomy role.  At Decathlon Switzerland, our mission is to make sports accessible to everyone across the country! Today, we operate 53 stores with nearly 1,500 team members. As our distribution network rapidly expands, ensuring robust transport operations and high delivery performance is at the absolute heart of our growth. 

To support this growth, we are preparing a major warehouse relocation project set for early next year. You are joining a fast-paced environment where supply chain expertise, vendor relations, digital tools, and large-scale transformation projects meet every day!

Context and your environment 

At Decathlon, career paths are dynamic! Thomas, who currently holds this role, is stepping into a temporary strategic mission in our Procurement team. That’s why, we are looking for an agile, proactive candidate to step in and take full ownership of his scope for a 1-year contract during this pivotal transformation period.

• Location: Based at our office in Bussigny (VD), with occasional trips to Geneva (to visit the Digital team) and to the warehouse (currently based at Onnens, tomorrow at Niederwangen)

• Key connections: You will work directly with Emilie (Transport Leader) and collaborate daily with external carriers (managing key partners), our warehouse teams and international Decathlon transport networks.

Your mission : 2 core pillars 

This role bridges hands-on vendor coordination and technical system optimization. Your daily mission is built around two key pillars:

Pillar 1: Transport and carrier coordination

• Carrier performance and vendor management: Drive regular performance reviews with transport partners. Monitor lead times, SLA compliance, and delivery promise execution.

• Constructive negotiation: Build strong, trust-based relationships with carriers while maintaining a firm posture during performance reviews and contract negotiations.

• Operations and warehouse alignment: Coordinate activity forecasts between carriers and warehouse teams to prevent bottlenecks and resolve disruptions. Actively support the transport aspect of our warehouse relocation taking place in early 2027. Coordinate carrier flows, ensure seamless operational handover, and safeguard delivery continuity during the move.

• Budget and financial auditing: Manage transport provisions and budgets. Analyze complex invoices, dissect extra costs, identify root causes, and execute cost-correction plans.

• Customer satisfaction (NPS): Monitor delivery-related NPS, track service gaps, and drive quality improvement plans with carriers to elevate customer satisfaction.

Pillar 2: Delivery scenario and system optimization

• Internal tool settings: Configure and fine-tune delivery parameters, return routes, and shipping logic directly within Decathlon’s internal transport back-office system.

• Cross-border logistics project: Drive the implementation and technical setup for Cross-border delivery (tenders, system settings, operational tracking) to enable direct shipments to Swiss customers from European fulfillment hubs.

• International networking: Proactively reach out to Decathlon transport teams in neighboring countries to benchmark solutions, exchange ideas, and roll out best practices.

• Data-driven improvement: Analyze delivery flows and system reliability to continuously refine order dispatch rules and cost-performance ratios.

Why join us ?

• High autonomy and ownership: You are in the driver's seat—you make decisions, manage supplier relationships, and set action plans.

• Strategic transformation experience: Get hands-on exposure to a full-scale warehouse relocation project alongside major cross-border initiatives.

• Full on-the-job training: No need to know our internal software in advance—we will fully train you on our internal transport tools!

• A vibrant culture: Informal work environment, regular sports activities, and high autonomy.

What we are looking for 

• Experience: 3 to 5 years of operational experience in logistics, supply chain, freight coordination or transport operations.

• Supply chain mindset: Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain logic, warehouse operations, and carrier management.

• Soft skills: Highly proactive, curious, assertive with strong communication skills.

• Analytical ability: Comfortable breaking down data and auditing complex invoices. Tech-curious mindset (comfortable learning digital back-office tools).

• Languages: Fluent in English (B2+ required for international coordination) and French. German is a strong asset for Swiss carrier relations.

• And of course, you are a sports enthusiast. You practice sports and share our team spirit—it’s in our DNA!

What we offer 

• Salary: a salary base over 12 months. On top of that, you can earn a monthly bonus of up to 10% of your gross salary based on overall country performance (starts from your 4th month).
• 6 weeks of holidays (for a full year contract) : Because we know that to perform at your best, you need real time to disconnect, recharge, and play!
• 25% employee discount: Get 25% off all Decathlon gear all year long to fuel your passion for sport.
• Training: We invest in you! With access to over 100 continuous training courses and dedicated monthly 1-on-1s with your leader, you have everything you need to shape your career path.
• Workplace culture: Flexible hybrid model (2 days WFH per week), full autonomy over your schedule and team sports activities.

Your career : progression is not a myth here!  Technically, this is a 1-year CDD (Fixed-Term Contract) starting ASAP. However, at Decathlon, a CDD is often just chapter 1 of a great story. Fun fact: our last CEO of Decathlon Switzerland started out as an 18-year-old part-time sales assistant! We are growing fast across the country—if you perform well and there is mutual fit, many doors can open for your future within the ecosystem.  Our hiring process

1. Application: Send your CV and answer a short questionnaire (no cover letter needed!).
2. AssessFirst Assessment (mandatory): A ~30-minute online assessment evaluating personality, working style, and analytical agility. (Reviewed 100% by human recruiters, no AI automated rejection).
3. First interview with Louise (Talent Acquisition Manager)
4. Second interview with Emilie (Flow and Transport Leader)
5. Last interview with Lina (Supply Leader)

Ready to take on the challenge and join the Swiss boom? Apply now!

Benefits

• 13. Monatslohn: 13 Monatsgehälter pro Jahr
• Leistungsprämie: Monatliche Prämie bis zu 10% des Bruttogehalts
• Gewinnbeteiligung: Jährliche Gewinnbeteiligung für alle Mitarbeitenden
• Sportförderung: CHF 200/Jahr für sportliche Aktivitäten
• Mitarbeiterrabatt: 25% auf Decathlon-Produkte
• Öko-Mobilität: 50% Beitrag an E-Bike/ÖV (CHF 400/Jahr)
• Home Office: Flexibles Arbeiten (2 Tage/Woche für Service-Teams)
• Weiterbildung: Decathlon Academy (25 Stunden/Jahr)
• Mitarbeiteraktien: Aktienbeteiligungsprogramm