Leiter Logistik & Transport (m/w/d)

Skills Alliance; Bayern; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An industrial manufacturing company in Germany is seeking a Head of Logistics & Transport to oversee logistics execution across its manufacturing network. The ideal candidate will have senior leadership experience in logistics within chemical manufacturing, particularly involving hazardous materials. Key responsibilities include executing the logistics strategy, managing transport networks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role requires a structured and pragmatic leadership style, with a focus on continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.

Qualifikationen

• Senior logistics leadership experience in chemical manufacturing or similar.
• Proven exposure to hazardous materials logistics.
• Experience in regulated, safety-critical settings.

Aufgaben

• Own and execute the logistics and transport strategy for Germany.
• Manage logistics standards and performance.
• Lead transport networks and ensure compliance with dangerous goods regulations.

Kenntnisse

Logistics and transport strategy

Regulated safety-critical environments

Road and rail logistics

Bulk materials logistics

Continuous improvement practices

Tools

ERP/SAP processes

Jobbeschreibung

Reporting line: Head of Supply Chain / Operations

Scope: Multi-site manufacturing network, Germany-wide responsibility

Role overview:

A vertically integrated industrial manufacturer with energy-intensive chemical production is seeking a Head of Logistics & Transport to lead logistics execution across its German manufacturing network.

The company operates multiple closely connected production sites with a high degree of vertical integration. Logistics is therefore a core operational function, directly impacting production stability, safety, and cost competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and execute the logistics and transport strategy for Germany in close alignment with production and supply chain leadership
• Act as process owner for logistics standards, governance, and performance management
• Drive continuous improvement across safety, reliability, cost, and sustainability

Inbound, Internal & Outbound Logistics

• End-to-end responsibility for:
• Inbound bulk raw materials
• Inter-site logistics between manufacturing locations
• Outbound distribution of bulk and packaged products
• Ensure logistics execution is fully aligned with production planning and operational constraints

Transport & Service Provider Management

• Manage road and rail transport networks, including carrier and terminal relationships
• Lead tenders, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance reviews
• Ensure resilience through contingency planning and alternative routing

Compliance, Safety & Risk Management

• Full accountability for dangerous goods compliance (road and rail)
• Close coordination with EHS, Quality, and Regulatory functions
• Ensure audit readiness and adherence to internal and external standards

Leadership & Interfaces

• Functional leadership of site-based logistics and transport teams
• Strong plant-facing presence and collaboration with:
• Production
• Utilities / Energy
• Act as key logistics interface to central supply chain planning
• Ownership of logistics-related ERP/SAP processes
• Define, track, and improve KPIs (OTIF, cost-to-serve, safety, service reliability)
• Support logistics digitalisation and data transparency initiatives

Candidate Profile:

Experience

• Senior logistics or transport leadership experience within:
• Chemical manufacturing
• Specialty chemicals
• Energy-intensive industrial environments
• Proven exposure to bulk and hazardous materials logistics
• Experience operating in regulated, safety-critical settings

Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• Road and rail logistics
• Dangerous goods regulations
• Plant-integrated logistics operations
• Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with strategic improvement

Leadership Style

• Structured, pragmatic, and execution-focused
• Credible with production and technical stakeholders
• Experienced working in German industrial environments