Global Supply Chain Manager - Transport (f/m/d)

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 100.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company in Germany is seeking a Head of Global Transport to enhance their transportation operations. This key leader will develop and implement transportation strategies, manage budgets, and drive technological adoption. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and fluency in both German and English. The role offers flexible working and numerous employee benefits.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Childcare allowance

Health-promoting offers

Subsidized cafeteria

Qualifikationen

• Over 10 years of experience in global transportation or logistics.
• Proven track record of managing international supply chains.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Define and implement a global transportation strategy.
• Manage transportation budget and optimize costs.
• Build and develop a high-performing transportation team.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Data analytics

Supply Chain Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Transportation management systems (TMS)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

"Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner" - This mission motivates us at STADA every day to improve the health of people worldwide. With our wide range of generics, consumer health products and specialty pharmaceuticals, we offer patients, doctors and pharmacists a wide range of therapeutic options.

Around 11,700 employees live our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. Together we are on an exciting growth journey and want to successfully shape the future of STADA.

Do you want to become part of a dynamic, international team and grow with us? Then apply now as:

As Head of Global Transport, you will oversee and drive strategic initiatives to enhance STADA's global transportation operations. In this key leadership role, you will develop and implement transportation strategies, ensure compliance with trade regulations, and leverage innovative technologies to optimize efficiency. You\'ll play a critical role in ensuring cost-effective and reliable delivery of goods worldwide while fostering collaboration with internal teams and external partners

What You Can Expect

• You define and implement a global transportation strategy aligned with the company\'s overall business objectives.
• You oversee all transportation modes (road, rail, sea, air) to ensure timely, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of goods worldwide.
• You establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for global shipping, ensuring consistency and reliability across all regions.
• You ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and environmental laws, and develop risk mitigation strategies to handle potential disruptions.
• You manage the transportation budget, optimizing costs while maintaining high service levels and identifying savings opportunities with service providers.
• You drive the adoption of advanced transportation technologies and use data analytics to track performance, optimize routes, and support decision-making.
• You build and manage a high-performing global transportation team, fostering a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.
• You build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners to ensure strong collaboration and service quality

Who We Are Looking For

• You have a Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master\'s degree is preferred.
• You bring more than 10 years of experience in global transportation or logistics, with a proven track record of managing international supply chains and delivering operational improvements.
• You have strong leadership skills, with the ability to build and develop a transportation team from scratch while driving alignment across stakeholders.
• You are proficient in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics technologies, leveraging data to enhance operational performance.
• You possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, enabling you to engage effectively with carriers, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders.
• You are fluent in German and English, ensuring clear communication in international and local contexts.
• You have a thorough understanding of international trade policies, Incoterms, and emerging technologies that improve transportation processes

What we offer

• An open corporate culture with fast decision-making processes and a lot of potential for your personal development
• Individual development and training opportunities
• Flexible working hours and mobile working up to 2 days per week (depending on the job profile)
• Job ticket for the RMV region and Job Bike
• Childcare allowance
• Health-promoting offers such as Wellpass or the STADA Gym (free of charge)
• Numerous additional benefits such as group accident insurance or supplementary pension scheme
• Subsidized cafeteria

We look forward to receiving your application via our career portal. At you will also find numerous other job opportunities, as we are always looking for motivated talents who can strengthen our team with their expertise and personality. Do you have further questions? Then please reach out to . We will consider requests to work part-time on an individual basis. Please contact us in advance by e-mail (.) and let us know how many hours per week you would like to work.

STADA Group promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology or sexual orientation. We use the strength of this diversity to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.