I am currently working with a market leader in medical supplies in their search for a Logistics Manager. Based in the Duisburg area, you will be responsible for planning, organising and controlling all inbound seafreight and airfreight related activities.
Main Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all European inbound-related freight
- Management of container arrival planning and scheduling
- Develop and maintain fact-based management reporting
- Identify potential savings, services and opportunities by keeping up to date with market trends
- Collaborate and build strong relationships with carriers and forwarders in Asia for EU trade
- Combine all container flows from origin to final destination
- Align the forecast, flow and prioritisation with supply chain according to current needs and support with decisions regarding airfreight as well as sea, rail and road freight
Ideal Profile:
- Several years of experience working in transportation or forwarding with a focus on seafreight or airfreight
- A degree in Logistics Management or similar
- People management experience
- Proactive attitude with the willingness to be open-minded, along with strong communication skills
- Fluent in English (written and spoken) as well as another EU language (German, French, Spanish, Italian)
- Willing to travel (up to 50%)
- Strong skills in MS Office
Benefits:
- Tailored on-boarding plan
- Modern work environment
- A wide range of training opportunities
- Permanent employment contract
- Potential for remote working