Regional Transport Director - Germany- M/F/D
Company Overview: This client is a leading division of one of Europe's largest and most established transport providers, specialising in inter-modal transport solutions for the movement of shipping containers across overland and rail networks. The company focuses on providing efficient, sustainable, and innovative transport solutions to meet the growing demands of the global supply chain. As they expand their footprint in Germany, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Transport Director to oversee operations and drive growth in the German market. Location: North-Rhine Westphalia or Hamburg, Germany Position Overview: The Regional Transport Director will be responsible for leading and managing this client's operations across Germany, overseeing the growth and development of the business while ensuring efficient, cost-effective transport solutions for their customers. This role will involve managing operations across three main branches in the country, providing leadership to local teams, and executing strategic initiatives to drive operational excellence and business growth. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in multimodal or intermodal transport, with a strong understanding of rail and overland logistics. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing this client's vision for the German market and leading a high-performance team to achieve the company's objectives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage this client's transport operations across Germany, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery. Oversee and coordinate the operations of the three main branches in Germany, providing leadership and guidance to branch managers and teams. Drive growth strategies to expand market share and enhance the company's position within the German intermodal transport sector. Develop and execute both short- and long-term business plans to support this client's strategic goals and growth objectives. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and to identify new business opportunities. Ensure compliance with all local, national, and international regulations related to transport and logistics. Foster and maintain relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders in the region. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Manage budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, ensuring targets are met and exceeded. Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, focusing on talent development, employee engagement, and leadership succession planning. Provide regular reports on the performance of the regional operations to senior management. Key Requirements: Extensive experience in the multimodal or intermodal transport industry, with a deep understanding of both rail and overland transport. Strong leadership experience, ideally in a senior operational or strategic role within a transport or logistics organisation. Proven track record in managing multi-location operations and leading diverse teams. Strong business acumen with experience in driving growth and managing P&L. Fluent in both German and English; additional language skills, such as French, are a strong advantage. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. In-depth knowledge of transport regulations and compliance standards within Germany and Europe. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions. Willingness to travel across Germany as required to oversee operations. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Familiarity with the latest trends and innovations in the intermodal transport sector, including sustainability initiatives. Experience working in a market-leading transport company or a subsidiary of a large multinational organisation. What This Client Offers: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to lead operations in a growing and dynamic sector. A collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence. Career development and progression within one of Europe's leading transport companies.
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County Manager - Sweden - Freight Forwarding
About this client: This client is a global freight forwarding company with a strong and consistent growth trajectory in Sweden. We provide innovative logistics solutions and freight services that connect businesses around the world, leveraging cutting-edge technology and an extensive network of partners. As we continue to expand our presence in Sweden, we are seeking a strategic and commercially driven Country Manager to lead our operations, build relationships, and ensure the ongoing success of our Swedish market. Job Summary: The Country Manager for Sweden will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's operations within Sweden, driving growth, profitability, and market penetration. This leadership role requires a strong background in air and ocean freight forwarding, with a focus on commercial growth, budget management, and P&L responsibility. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading teams, driving revenue, and ensuring the efficient operation of a growing freight forwarding business. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the country's strategic business plan in alignment with the company's global goals and objectives. Evaluate market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to drive the expansion of air and ocean freight services within Sweden. Operational Excellence: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Swedish branch, ensuring that air and ocean freight services are delivered efficiently, with high standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Implement best practices in operational processes to optimise service delivery. Commercial Growth & Profitability: Lead business development efforts to grow air and ocean freight volumes, identify new opportunities, and strengthen existing customer relationships. Develop pricing strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure targets for revenue and profitability are consistently met. P&L Management: Own the financial performance of the Swedish market, including P&L and budget responsibility. Ensure the efficient allocation of resources, closely monitor costs, and implement corrective actions when necessary to improve financial results. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a cross-functional team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to ensure the team's success and professional growth. Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, local authorities, suppliers, and partners. Act as the company's representative in Sweden, ensuring excellent service and fostering trust with all parties. Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all operations comply with local regulations, industry standards, and company policies. Proactively manage risks, resolve issues, and ensure the business remains agile in a changing regulatory landscape. Reporting & Analysis: Regularly report to global leadership on the financial performance, operational efficiency, and commercial success of the Swedish market. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to drive business growth. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master's degree preferred). Proven experience in air and ocean freight forwarding, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of driving revenue growth and managing P&L and budgets. Experience in managing a cross-functional team, with a strong focus on team development and performance management. Deep understanding of the Swedish market, including key regulations, industry trends, and customer needs. Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to navigate complex challenges, identify growth opportunities, and develop innovative solutions. Proficiency in both Swedish and English (spoken and written). Why Join Us: Global Impact: Be a part of a leading global freight forwarder with a growing presence in Sweden and other key markets. Career Growth: We believe in fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the company. Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, evolving industry with cutting-edge technology and logistics solutions. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package, with performance-based incentives. If you are a commercially driven leader with a strong background in air and ocean freight forwarding, a proven track record in managing P&L, and experience leading a successful team, we invite you to apply and help us continue our expansion in Sweden.
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Sweden
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Business Development Manager - Intermodal - M/F/D
Company Overview: This client is a leading division of one of Europe's largest and most established transport providers, specialising in inter-modal transport solutions for the movement of shipping containers across overland and rail networks. The company is committed to providing efficient, sustainable, and innovative transport solutions to meet the growing demands of the global supply chain. As they expand their footprint in Germany, they are seeking a results-driven and experienced Sales Manager to drive business development and strengthen their position in the German market. Location: North-Rhine Westphalia or Hamburg, Germany Position Overview: The Sales Manager will be responsible for leading sales activities in Germany, focusing on business development, client relationship management, and identifying new growth opportunities within the intermodal transport sector. This role will involve building and nurturing strong customer relationships, collaborating with internal teams to deliver exceptional service, and ensuring revenue targets are met. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the logistics or transport industry, with specific experience in multimodal or intermodal transport solutions. This individual will play a key role in supporting this client's growth in the German market and will be responsible for delivering a customer-centric approach that drives business success. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute the sales strategy for Germany, aligning with the company's overall objectives for growth and market expansion. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the intermodal transport sector, including both existing and potential customers. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, partners, and stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored transport solutions. Collaborate with internal teams, including operations and logistics, to ensure seamless delivery of services and customer satisfaction. Lead negotiations, presentations, and proposals to secure new business contracts and agreements. Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments to identify opportunities and threats. Drive revenue generation by achieving or exceeding sales targets and KPIs. Prepare and deliver sales forecasts, reports, and performance updates to senior management. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings to enhance brand visibility and promote the company's services. Provide feedback to the marketing team to help refine promotional strategies and messaging. Key Requirements: Proven sales experience in the transport, logistics, or intermodal industry, with a strong understanding of multimodal and overland transport. Demonstrated success in developing and implementing sales strategies, managing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. Strong business development skills and a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities. Fluent in both German and English; additional language skills, such as French, would be an advantage. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships. Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments to meet customer needs. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset. Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to manage multiple sales projects simultaneously. Willingness to travel across Germany and occasionally to other European markets to meet with clients and attend industry events. Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Business, Sales, Logistics, or a related field. Experience in a leadership or managerial sales role, ideally within the logistics or intermodal transport industry. Knowledge of transport regulations and compliance standards within Germany and Europe. What This Client Offers: Competitive salary and commission structure. A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation. Opportunities for professional development and career progression within one of Europe's leading transport companies. Exposure to a variety of business segments and international markets.
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Essen
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Customer Service Manager - NVR
About the Job The Operations Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to multiple functional areas within a manufacturing plant. This position will work proactively with plant management and production managers to ensure a high level of plant performance, provide quality and timely delivery to Homebuilding operations, and identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The Operations Manager will align resources and performance of the functional areas and lead, coach, and develop a team of supervisors and/or individual contributors within the facility. This role is located in our Delanco, NJ plant. Primary Responsibilities: Lead and manage daily operations in multiple functional areas such as Customer Service, Scheduling, Delivery, and Administrative functions. Lead a team, promoting a positive work environment focused on achieving business goals. Foster an environment of coaching, development, and teamwork and ensure expectations and results are communicated effectively. Manage the customer scheduling & delivery process and production capacity of the plant, through effective communication with Homebuilding Operations. Understand and manage capacity variables to drive an accurate and stable production schedule. Partner with Homebuilding Operations and the plant production departments to provide a high level of quality and timely resolution to any quality or delivery issues. Ensure alignment, coordination, and cross-training between the functional areas. Partner with leadership in production, other functional areas, and centralized operations to coordinate, align execution, and meet or exceed shared goals. Review, analyze, and interpret data to evaluate performance, identify and lead improvements, and monitor and provide recommendations on key metrics within areas of accountability. Lead operational production planning to meet all shipment schedules. Develop and execute the agreed-upon staffing plan and allocate resources accordingly. Ensure accurate and timely processing of administrative processes, including but not limited to, plant payables, invoicing, customer service reports, etc. Demonstrate an active role in the plant safety program through conducting audits and ensuring leadership is monitoring all personnel for desired safety behaviors. Manage key controllable operating expenses and develop cost control plans. Drive process improvement throughout the plant, focusing on results and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Participate in broader company initiatives, as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. MBA preferred. 5+ years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience. Excellent problem-analysis, critical thinking, and strategic planning abilities. Experience communicating effectively with all levels of an organization. Outstanding collaboration and conflict management abilities. Customer orientation and commitment to stakeholder support. Excellent reliability, with strong planning and organizational skills. Focus on driving improvements within the organization and ability to influence others. Ability to coach and develop others. Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple tasks, setting priorities, decision-making, adapting, and meeting deadlines. Ability to travel to other plants and locations, as needed. Life at the Company As a top US homebuilder, the company has been helping families build their happily ever after since 1948. All roles, whether in the field or in the office, allow you to make a major impact in the lives of those looking to achieve home ownership. The management team is tenured and talented (nearly 80% promoted from within), so you will have mentors who can share their knowledge, provide career guidance, and encourage your success. Benefits In addition to standard benefits, all employees have ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan to actively participate in the company's financial returns. The company also offers a New Home Purchase Discount when purchasing one of their homes. View more about the exceptional culture and benefits at their careers page. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Testing and Background Check are required. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the United States, as the company does not provide visa sponsorships.
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Burlington Township
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Business Development Manager
Role Overview: We are seeking experienced professionals for the role of Business Development Manager. This position involves executing the full sales life cycle process, from pre-work and detailed discovery conversations to informative meetings. The goal is to identify the needs of prospective clients and act as a trusted advisor for their freight forwarding needs. **This role is available in multiple locations, including Utah, Colorado, and Texas.** Role Responsibilities: Identify and engage new clients through various prospecting and networking methods (cold calling, digital media, seminars, trade shows, in-person presentations, etc.). Showcase the company's service offerings, including Ocean Import/Export, Air Import/Export, Distribution & Warehousing, Trucking, Cargo Insurance, and Customs Brokerage. Achieve monthly revenue targets set by Sales management. Work with CRM Specialists to establish a sales presence in the local market. Maintain communication with internal teams and international offices. Travel locally for client meetings and presentations. Role Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience in selling Ocean and/or Air services within a freight forwarding company incorperating sales. Experience with the ERP system, CargoWise One, is preferred. Strong understanding of the local market and its opportunities. High emotional intelligence, personal integrity, and a proactive mindset. Ability to travel locally to meet clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Bachelor's Degree or higher is preferred. Some Benefits: Uncapped sales commission. Monthly car allowance. Relocation and travel opportunities for top performers. Employee Appreciation Days, Paid Holidays, and Sick/Flex time. Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, term life, and accident insurance. 401K retirement plan with a 3% company match. Discounted pet insurance. Annual performance and mid-year reviews tied to salary increases. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact in the global supply chain industry. Apply Now!
US$80000 - US$120000 per year + + commission + benefits
Cerritos
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ERP Business Analyst
SUMMARY We are seeking a JD Edwards Business Analyst to serve as a key liaison between business teams and IT-optimizing business processes and implementing technology solutions. This role involves translating business needs into IT requirements and leveraging JD Edwards Enterprise One to enhance efficiencies across finance, procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations. The ERP Business Analyst (JDE) will have these responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders (supply chain, sales, finance, accounting) to identify system enhancements and process improvements. Gather and document business requirements, bridging them with JD Edwards ERP solutions. Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring seamless execution from discovery to implementation. Work with finance, accounting, procurement, inventory, and IT teams to design and implement JDE-driven solutions. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation before deployment. Align system security protocols with end-user roles and audit requirements. Stay updated on JDE Enterprise One best practices and industry trends to drive continuous improvement. The ERP Business Analyst (JDE) has the following qualifications: 5+ years of experience in JD Edwards Enterprise One Strong background in business analysis, supply chain, IT systems, or enterprise planning. Ability to translate business challenges into scalable ERP solutions. Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams Strong business analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
US$100000 - US$140000 per annum
High Point
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ERP Analyst
SUMMARY We are seeking a JD Edwards Business Analyst to serve as a key liaison between business teams and IT-optimizing business processes and implementing technology solutions. This role involves translating business needs into IT requirements and leveraging JD Edwards Enterprise One to enhance efficiencies across finance, procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations. The ERP Business Analyst (JDE) will have these responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders (supply chain, sales, finance, accounting) to identify system enhancements and process improvements. Gather and document business requirements, bridging them with JD Edwards ERP solutions. Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring seamless execution from discovery to implementation. Work with finance, accounting, procurement, inventory, and IT teams to design and implement JDE-driven solutions. Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and system validation before deployment. Align system security protocols with end-user roles and audit requirements. Stay updated on JDE Enterprise One best practices and industry trends to drive continuous improvement. The ERP Business Analyst (JDE) has the following qualifications: 5+ years of experience in JD Edwards Enterprise One Strong background in business analysis, supply chain, IT systems, or enterprise planning. Ability to translate business challenges into scalable ERP solutions. Experience in project management and leading cross-functional teams Strong business analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
US$90000 - US$140000 per annum
High Point
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Director of Logistics
A leading manufacturing company is currently seeking a Director of Logistics who will oversee and manage the organization's entire logistics operations, including strategic planning, operational management, and performance optimization. This role ensures efficient and cost-effective movement of goods and services and requires expertise in logistics, supply chain management, transportation, distribution, and warehouse operations. Responsibilities for the Director of Logistics: Develop and implement logistics strategies. Lead and manage the logistics team. Collaborate with departments for efficiency. Oversee logistics operations and mitigate risks. Optimize logistics networks and manage transportation. Ensure compliance with regulations. Oversee warehouse operations and establish KPIs. Continuously improve logistics and implement new technologies. Manage the logistics budget and negotiate contracts. Proactively manage logistics risks. Requirements for the Director of Logistics: Bachelor's Degree 10+ years of Logistics experience, with at least 5+ being in a leadership role Proficiency in supply chain management tools and software, such as SAP, Oracle, WMS. Proven negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
US$150000 - US$175000 per year + Bonus + Benefits
White Plains
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Supply Chain Manager
Job Summary: The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing our client's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations to maximize process efficiency and productivity. This role will involve managing a small team and focusing on procurement, planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) development, and logistics. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives. Manage and lead a small team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Oversee procurement processes, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management. Coordinate and optimize planning activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products. Develop and maintain the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to balance supply and demand effectively. Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with other departments, such as production, sales, and finance, to ensure seamless operations. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Proven experience in procurement, planning, S&OP development, and logistics. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
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Leuven
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