Area Manager

MEDLOG Transport & Logistics; Genf; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MEDLOG Transport & Logistics, a part of the MSC Group, invites an experienced Area Manager in Geneva to oversee MEDLOG entities across the region and drive strategic initiatives. You will monitor performance, support business development, and ensure adherence to MEDLOG and MSC guidelines while coordinating with multilingual teams.

The role requires leadership in a multi-cultural environment, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to travel internationally to support activities across

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in intermodal or freight-forwarding.
• Experience in containerized inland transportation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and data.
• Independent and highly visible in a senior role.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and resolve disputes diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional strategy for the assigned area.
• Monitor operational and financial performance and report to MEDLOG senior management.
• Oversee procurement processes and HR structures aligned with strategy.
• Coach management teams and provide cross-functional support across MSC and MEDLOG.
• Ensure compliance with local/global regulations and risk management practices.

Skills

Intermodal freight experience

Team leadership

Contract negotiation

Strategic planning

English proficiency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As one of the world’s most geographically diverse logistics and supply chain providers, MEDLOG is present in over 90 countries with more than 25,000 employees, offering integrated and sustainable inland logistics solutions. With a growing network of warehouses, trucks, and barges, MEDLOG ensures efficient, cost-effective operations while prioritizing decarbonization and the use of alternative energies. MEDLOG is part of the MSC Group, a global business engaged in the transport and logistics sector, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and privately owned. The MSC Group employs over 200,000 people worldwide.

THE POSITION

We are looking for an experienced MEDLOG Area Manager to oversee and support MEDLOG entities within the assigned region. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing regional strategy, monitoring operational and financial performance, supporting business development, and ensuring alignment with MEDLOG and MSC Group standards.

YOUR IMPACT

As Area Manager you will:

• Develop, implement, and maintain/adjust overall strategy for the assigned area as well as for each entity within the area in collaboration with MEDLOG management team and local MEDLOG teams.
• Provide direction to MEDLOG entities and oversee performance, hereunder commercial performance, operational performance, financial performance, and business development.
• Ensure that clearly defined SOP are in place for key activities and that a transparent procurement process is in place in line with MSC Group Procurement Guidelines.
• Ensure that each entity has the HR management structure which is optimal for the business activities while also considering the agreed strategy. Ensure that MEDOG Group Policies for employees are being followed.
• Coach the MEDLOG management team where required and ensure all entities are supported where and when required, i.e., special skills, legal support, network business, marketing, MSC and MEDLOG liaisons, etc.
• Support with reporting from countries to MEDLOG senior management and MSC Group Management such as board files.
• Oversee risk management and ensure that risk register is updated regularly.
• Ensure financial controls are in place in accordance with MEDLOG global guidelines. Ensure that company is compliant with local and global regulations as well as MSC compliance guidelines.
• Update direct MEDLOG senior management regularly of key performance and key developments for MEDLOG entities as well as relevant events within the area of responsibility.

YOUR BACKGROUND

Business Knowledge:

• Experience in the containerized inland transportation is a must have.
• Minimum 10 years of intermodal or freight-forwarding experience
• Good understanding of financial statement, ability to deal with data
• Independent, must be self-motivated and comfortable in a highly visible role.
• Proven ability to negotiate contracts, mediate disputes and diplomatically resolve conflict.

Soft Skills:

• Team management in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A can-do attitude and ability to operate outside the box when needed.

Transversal skills:

• Excellent oral and written communicative skills in English.
• Proficiency with MS Office products.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• Based in Geneva.
• Full time.
• Permanent contract.
• Starting ASAP.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally.
• EU citizenship or valid Swiss work permit (B-C) is required.