Inbound & Primary Transportation Manager (f/m/d)

Berner Omnichannel Trading Holding SE; Garnberg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job bike leasing

Commuting allowance

Wellpass membership

Company pension

Training opportunities

Modern workplace

Meal vouchers

Job summary

BERNER Omnichannel Trading Holding SE is seeking a Transportation Manager to plan and coordinate inbound and distribution-center transport across networks. You will manage orders, monitor performance, and drive cost efficiency in an international environment.

You should have several years in Transportation or Logistics, strong knowledge of TMS, tendering, and contract negotiations. Fluent English and German are required; further language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong knowledge of transportation planning, execution, and carrier management.
• Experience with transportation tenders, provider selection, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation-related technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international business environment.
• Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate inbound and inter-distribution center transportation activities, including transportation volumes and capacity requirements.
• Create and manage transportation orders to ensure efficient and reliable shipment execution.
• Monitor delivery performance and ensure on-time transportation service.
• Assess, select, and manage logistics service providers based on defined performance and cost criteria.
• Audit transportation invoices, manage transportation costs, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvements to increase transportation efficiency and overall warehouse network performance

Skills

Transport planning

Carrier management

Tendering & contracts

TMS familiarity

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

English & German

Tools

TMS

Job description

BERNER pushing the limits - for those who dare more Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.

YOUR TASKS

• Plan and coordinate inbound and inter-distribution center transportation activities, including transportation volumes and capacity requirements.
• Create and manage transportation orders to ensure efficient and reliable shipment execution.
• Monitor delivery performance and ensure on-time transportation service.
• Assess, select, and manage logistics service providers based on defined performance and cost criteria.
• Audit transportation invoices, manage transportation costs, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvements to increase transportation efficiency and overall warehouse network performance

YOUR PROFILE

• Several years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong knowledge of transportation planning, execution, and carrier management.
• Experience with transportation tenders, provider selection, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation-related technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international business environment.
• Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous

WHY BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: "We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow." With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.

Join our team and shape the future with us!