Head of Global Transport Network & Design (d/f/m)

Airbus Aircraft; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Hybrid working

Personal development

Health insurance

Job summary

Airbus Operations GmbH in Hamburg is seeking a Head of Global Transport Network & Design to lead a multinational team and shape our end-to-end transport network strategy. The role combines strategic design, global logistics planning and partnerships to drive efficiency and sustainability in a complex international network.

The successful candidate will manage key logistics provider relationships, implement data analytics tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in strategic global transport network design and logistics planning.
• Proven leadership skills to inspire international teams.
• Open mindset and curiosity to embrace change and innovation.
• Knowledge of international freight transport modes and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to challenge and collaborate across diverse teams.
• English negotiation level; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Empower, lead and develop a high-performing global team while driving the strategic transport network vision.
• Optimize the global transport network strategy for high operational efficiency and service quality.
• Design end-to-end transport network concepts and drive continuous flow improvements across international logistics hubs.
• Drive sustainable transport solutions in line with environmental and operational goals.
• Manage key logistics provider relationships and strategic partnerships for performance.
• Implement digital tools and data analytics to optimize routes, lead times and network design.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategy with broader operations.
• Travel worldwide as required.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Network planning

Logistics design

Data analytics

Cross-functional collab

English negotiation

German a plus

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Head of Global Transport Network & Design (d/f/m) to join our team in Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel. We are a team with diverse profiles driving resilient and efficient global logistics solutions across our international network.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

How You Will Contribute To The Team

• You empower, lead and develop a high-performing global team while driving the strategic transport network vision.
• You optimize the global transport network strategy to ensure high operational efficiency and service quality.
• You design end-to-end transport network concepts and drive continuous flow improvements across international logistics hubs.
• You drive sustainable transport solutions in alignment with global environmental and operational goals.
• You manage key logistics provider relationships and strategic partnerships to ensure performance standard compliance.
• You implement digital tools and data analytics to optimize transport routes, lead times and overall logistics network design.
• You collaborate with global cross-functional teams to integrate supply chain strategy with broader operational demands.
• You implement digital tools and data analytics to optimize transport routes, lead times and overall logistics network design.

This role will involve some travel for business worldwide and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

About You

We are looking for a team player with the following experience, skills and mindset:

• You hold a degree level (or equivalent) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline
• You bring proven experience in strategic global transport network design, logistics planning and supply chain optimization
• You demonstrate proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, empower and guide international teams.
• You bring an open mindset and strong curiosity to embrace change, innovation and modern supply chain practices.
• You have strong knowledge of international freight transport modes, regulatory frameworks and sustainable logistics initiatives
• You show strong capacity to challenge, influence and collaborate across international and diverse team environments
• You communicate effectively in English at negotiation level; German is a plus

What’s In It For You

Here is a selection of some of the benefits we offer our employees. Local benefits may vary.

• Competitive Remuneration
• Work / Life Balance: Hybrid Working, flex-time, maternity/paternity leave, job sharing
• Personal Development: Personalized development plans, large portfolio of learning solutions & lots of internal mobility opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Health insurance, well-being programs

Satair is striving for a culture of diversity and inclusiveness with continuous learning, speak up, listen up, and act with integrity and respect. So we welcome any application independent from the social and cultural background, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion of the applicant.

About SATAIR Satair is an Airbus Services company offering first-class material management solutions in the aviation aftermarket industry. We take pride in delivering an excellent customer experience around the clock, driving innovation, and contributing to aviation’s digital and sustainable transformation.

With our global functional organisation spanning 12 sites and locations worldwide, and a team of over 2,000 people supporting a $3.9 billion turnover, you will be part of a truly global company that continues to grow year after year.

Welcome to the Satair family

If you want to know more about our business, have a closer look at our website www.SATAIR.com or check out our SATAIR Youtube Channel at www.youtube.com/sataircompany !

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Operations GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Leadership

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail] .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.