With us, you’ll be responsible for the entire area of warehousing, transportation, and exports. Under the motto “The impossible is possible,” you will lead our crew to peak performance!
Tasks
Strategic Responsibilities
- Process Optimization: Develop and implement measures to increase efficiency throughout the supply chain (e.g., digitalization, automation).
- Logistics KPI Analysis: Create and evaluate KPIs (e.g., delivery times, inventory turnover, return rates) for continuous improvement.
- Supplier Management: Select and evaluate logistics service providers and freight forwarders, including price and contract negotiations.
- Network Optimization: Plan and implement optimized logistics networks for target markets in Southern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
- Budget Planning: Assist in budget preparation and monitor costs in the logistics area.
- Sustainability: Identify and implement measures to reduce CO₂ emissions and increase ecological efficiency in logistics.
- Team Leadership: Manage and motivate the logistics team, including setting objectives and evaluating performance.
- Employee Development: Organize training and professional development for logistics staff.
- Interface Management: Work closely with other departments (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, Customs) to ensure seamless process integration.
- Change Management: Lead the team through the implementation of changes and new processes.
- Communication: Regularly report to management on logistics strategies, risks, and successes.
- Coordinate Daily Operations: Oversee smooth handling of inbound and outbound goods as well as inventory management.
- Transport Management: Organize and control international transport (land, sea, air) considering delivery deadlines and target market requirements.
- Customs Handling Support: Collaborate closely with the customs team to ensure correct export and import processes.
- Freight Cost Control: Review freight and logistics costs for efficiency and optimization opportunities.
- Problem-Solving: Actively address disruptions in logistics processes (e.g., delays, bottlenecks, damage cases).
- Quality Control: Ensure compliance with standards in packaging, transportation, and storage, especially for export goods.
Your Skill Set – Strong Like Our Protein
- Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
- Several years of experience in a leadership role in logistics, ideally in international export business.
- Solid knowledge of transport logistics (land, sea, air) as well as warehouse and inventory management.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), logistics software, and MS Office (especially Excel).
- Knowledge of customs and export regulations as well as requirements of target regions (Southern Europe, Middle East, Asia).
- Leadership skills, assertiveness, and the ability to motivate and develop teams.
- Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented working style.
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus.
- Intercultural competence and experience in dealing with international business partners.