Our client is a well-established international manufacturing organization operating multiple production facilities across Europe. The company serves leading global customers and is recognized for high operational standards, strong engineering capabilities, and a continuous improvement mindset.
To strengthen regional logistics capabilities, we are currently looking for an experienced EMEA Transport and External Logistics Manager who will take responsibility for optimizing transportation, cross-docking operations, external warehouse management, and international logistics flows across the EMEA region.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize transportation operations, cross-docking activities, and external logistics networks across the EMEA region.
- Develop and implement regional transportation strategies focused on cost efficiency, operational excellence, and service quality.
- Manage relationships with logistics providers, carriers, freight forwarders, and external warehouse operators globally.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce transportation costs, improve delivery performance, and increase supply chain resilience.
- Coordinate import and export operations of components across manufacturing sites, suppliers, customers, and internal group entities.
- Monitor transportation and logistics KPIs, including freight costs, on-time delivery, lead times, carrier performance, and warehouse efficiency.
- Identify and mitigate transportation and logistics risks related to capacity, routes, customs regulations, carriers, and cross-border operations.
- Lead logistics network optimization projects, including transportation flows, warehouse footprint, and distribution processes.
- Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, customs requirements, trade regulations, and company standards.
- Act as the key logistics interface for manufacturing plants, suppliers, customers, and global stakeholders.
Requirements
- University degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 7-10 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management within an international manufacturing environment.
- Automotive industry experience is required.
- Proven experience managing transportation and logistics operations within regional or international organizational structures.
- Solid experience in import and export processes involving components sourced and distributed between internal group entities, suppliers, and customers.
- Experience managing external logistics providers, carriers, freight forwarders, and warehouse operators.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, international matrix organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and transportation or logistics management systems.
- Fluent English is required.
- Willingness to travel across the EMEA region.
What We Offer
- Senior regional role with real influence on transportation and logistics operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
- Opportunity to drive logistics optimization and operational excellence within a stable international organization.
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
- Professional development and international career opportunities.