Lead of Export Logistics (m/f/d)

KWS Group; Einbeck; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Capital-forming benefits

Holiday and Christmas bonuses

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Childcare allowance

Job Bike and public transport ticket

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Germany, seeks an experienced Lead of Export Logistics (m/f/d) to steer the Export Logistics team, ensuring timely global delivery of seeds, machinery, and spare parts.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on process optimization in a permanent, full-time capacity based in Einbeck. You will manage customs, foreign trade, and cross-functional coordination with departments like Breeding, Production, and Sales, while driving IT system enhancements

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in logistics or supply chain environments.
• Strong knowledge of export processes and foreign trade.
• Experience in international freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Business-fluent German and English communication.
• Ability to collaborate across Breeding, Production, and Sales departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide disciplinary and functional leadership to the Export Logistics team (9 reports).
• Ensure timely, quality-delivery of seeds, machinery, and spare parts worldwide.
• Own customs and foreign trade processes and compliance oversight.
• Coordinate with authorities and internal teams to manage cross-functional logistics.
• Drive continuous optimization of global supply chain strategy and related IT systems (SAP, AEB).
• Lead and participate in international logistics projects and workshops.

Skills

Team leadership

Export logistics

International freight forwarding

German & English fluency

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

SAP SD/MM

EDI interfaces

Job description

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for international logistics, export processes, and the continuous optimization of global supply chains? Then join our team as Lead of Export Logistics (m/f/d) at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA.

In this key role, you will be responsible for the organizational and disciplinary leadership of the Export Logistics team, consisting of nine direct reports. You will ensure the timely and quality-assured global delivery of seed, machinery, and spare parts.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Einbeck, Germany.

Your Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Disciplinary and functional leadership, management, and development of a team of 9 logistics experts.
• Customs & Foreign Trade: Overall responsibility for all customs and foreign trade processes, including oversight of Foreign Trade Compliance (embargo regulations, dual-use goods) across the KWS Group.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Acting as the central point of contact for customs authorities, governmental agencies (e.g., BAFA – Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control, BLE – Federal Office for Agriculture and Food, IHK - Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and internal departments such as Breeding, Production, and Sales.
• Process Optimization: Continuous development and optimization of the global supply chain strategy and related IT systems (SAP, AEB).
• Project Management: Leading and participating in cross-functional international logistics projects and logistics workshops.

Your Profile

• Professional experience in the logistics sector, ideally with expertise in customs process management and prior leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of international freight forwarding and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of foreign trade regulations, export documentation, and the financial and compliance aspects of logistics.
• Knowledge of SAP (SD/MM), ideally previous experience as a Key User and with EDI interfaces.
• Analytical and strategic mindset, strong intercultural communication skills, and a collaborative team-oriented approach.
• Business-fluent German and English.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Our Offer

• A global leadership role with strategic relevance and ample opportunity to contribute your own ideas.
• As a family-owned company, we are guided by the values of closeness, reliability, foresight, and independence. These values are reflected in our daily work through an open and friendly working environment.
• In line with our motto, "Make yourself grow!", we actively support your professional and personal development.
• We provide the right framework for your success, including flexible working hours, a company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, holiday and Christmas bonuses, employee stock purchase opportunities, childcare allowance, and Job Bike and public transport ticket programs.

Ready to take the next step in your career at KWS? We look forward to your online application and to learning more about your experience and motivation.