Head of Sea Freight - EMEA Region (m/f/d)

Responsibilities:

Your general accountability includes:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Röhligs core-carrier program. Analyze FCL/LCL business on the defined trade lanes, analyze spend profile, seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value
• Select key carriers and develop/maintain contracts, negotiate with carriers in view of improving margins: bundle volumes, negotiations of regional VIDs, and reciprocal agreements
• Develop and maintain relationship at regional & global level for selected carriers including quarterly review meetings
• Ensure visibility of FCL/LCL rates through companys designed global rate engine for the purpose of providing visibility of rates globally
• Functional lead for Sea Freight Product Managers EMEA
• Active budget planning and steering of budget achievement for the applicable trade lane business
• Collaborates with Sales team and national sea freight functions in developing solutions and driving business growth
• Leads various Global Sea Freight Initiatives (e.g. drive FAK/Spot policy) to further develop and grow Global Sea Freight product functionality
• Setup, implement and manage allocations for responsible trades
• Ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and standards (e.g. Code of Conduct, FCPA etc.) Skills required
• Comprehensive understanding of the sea freight forwarding market, professional experience in the sea freight procurement and experienced in finding the right solutions for the customer
• Entrepreneurial capability: strong negotiation skills, accountable, thinks strategically & appreciates a long-term development, highly engaging
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• High competence in use of MS Office suite, BI Frontend, data analytics and the capacity to learn new packages and tools

What you can expect?

Working at Röhlig means to live internationality: Every day staff members around the world cooperate on developing logistics solutions for their customers. Smart minds with drive encounter numerous opportunities to play a vital role in this process. Flat hierarchies, a pleasant and friendly work environment, considerable opportunities for personal development and long-term career planning provide the basis for your success. Our benefits

• Attractive compensation package and company pension scheme
• A modern workplace in our office in Hamburg at Millerntorplatz combined with the possibility of mobile working
• 30 vacation days plus a free day on your birthday
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
• Company sports membership with employer subsidy
• Various work-life balance offers regarding childcare, care, psychosocial counseling

We are looking forward to your application!

Your contact Kristina Niemeyer Human Resources Manager

Röhlig Logistics GmbH & Co. KG.