EMEA Transportation & Customs Manager

PKC Group; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Strategic impact

Global exposure

Reward package

Job summary

PKC Group is seeking an experienced logistics leader to optimize international logistics networks, balancing inbound and outbound flows to improve lead times and reduce costs.

You will manage tendering for sea, air, and road freight, negotiate with carriers, and develop routing and distribution strategies to ensure On-Time Delivery. This role requires 10+ years in international logistics and 40% travel, with a strong focus on compliance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or comparable field.
• Minimum 10 years of international logistics and customs.
• Deep knowledge of international logistics (road, sea, air).
• Advanced understanding of customs regulations and trade agreements (EUR.1, incoterms).
• Background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and process standardization.
• Familiarity with ERP, TMS/WMS, and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimization of logistics networks to reduce costs.
• Manage tendering for sea, air, and road freight, negotiate with carriers.
• Develop routing, transportation plans, and distribution strategies.
• Oversee customs clearance and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor logistics spend and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive digitalization and automation of logistics and customs ops.
• Lead on RFQs with Plants SCMs and KAMs.
• Create dashboards using data analysis to anticipate demand variations.

Skills

Logistics optimization

Supplier negotiation

Data analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

TMS/WMS solutions

Performance reporting

Job description

• Lead the design and implementation of optimized logistics networks, balancing inbound / outbound flows and stock consolidation to improve lead times and reduce costs.
• Manage tendering processes for sea, air, and road freight, selecting and negotiating with carriers and suppliers to secure the best service and rates.
• Develop and maintain effective routing, transportation plans, and distribution strategies to ensure On-Time Delivery.
• Lead customs clearance procedures, ensuring compliance with regional regulations while minimizing delays and costs. Lead on changes in trade policies and adjust strategies as needed for cost-effectiveness, speed, and compliance.
• Monitor and analyse logistics spend, identifying opportunities for cost reduction, process efficiencies, and service improvements.
• Drive initiatives in digitalization and automation of logistics and customs operations, enhancing data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Lead on Logistics costs during RFQs in collaboration with Plants SCMs & KAMs.
• Identify and evaluate logistics and customs risks and develop contingency plans.
• Design dashboards using data analysis to anticipate demand variations & adjust to serve in lean ways.

Your profile.

• Master’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a comparable field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in international logistics and customs.
• Deep knowledge of international logistics (road, sea, air)
• Advanced understanding of customs regulations, clearance procedures, and trade agreements (EUR.1, incoterms, duties, etc.)
• Background in warehouse operations, inventory management, and process standardization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, TMS/WMS solutions, and performance reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and drive optimization and digitalization initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills with a proactive, continuous improvement mindset.
• Valid work permit for the EU or Serbia.
• Fluent English required; additional languages are an advantage.
• Readiness to travel min. 40% of time.

What we offer.

• Career Growth: Expand your skills and advance your career within our global organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement.
• Strategic Impact: Contribute to high-impact projects that shape logistics and customs operations across region.
• Global Exposure: Collaborate with teams across Europe, the Middle East, and South America in a truly international role.
• Reward Package: Enjoy an attractive salary and benefits package.