Logistics Director - Transportation Excellence DACH (m/f/d)

Bramwith Consulting; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global market leader in logistics is seeking a Transport Excellence Director for the DACH region. This remote role focuses on optimizing transport strategies, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder management. Candidates should have significant experience in transport logistics, including knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and fluency in German and English. The position offers high visibility and requires occasional travel across Central Europe.

Leistungen

Full remote flexibility

10-20% travel opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Proven senior experience in transport logistics within a regional or multinational setting.
• Expertise in road freight, carrier management, and network optimisation.
• Fluent in English and German; other Central European languages a plus.

Aufgaben

• Own and lead the transport strategy and performance across the DACH region.
• Identify and drive efficiency, service, and sustainability improvements.
• Implement transport KPIs and performance dashboards for strategic decisions.

Kenntnisse

Dangerous Goods Experience

Fluent German

Analytical Skills

Strategic Leadership

Transport Performance Metrics

Operational Excellence

Carrier Management

Jobbeschreibung

Logistics Director - Transportation Excellence DACH (m/f/d)

Logistics Director - Transportation Excellence DACH (m/f/d)

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Senior Consultant | End-to-End Supply Chain & Logistics | Recruitment

Transport Excellence Director DACH | Global Market Leader | Remote (DACH Only)

Dangerous Goods Experience Preferred | Fluent German & English | Analytical & Strategic Role

Remote within DACH | 10–20% Travel in Central Europe

A Global market leader in the distribution of dangerous goods and other regulated products is looking for a Transport Excellence Director to drive transformation across its largest and most commercially significant region - DACH. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, this organisation also supports critical supply chains across multiple industries and geographies.

This is a strategic and operational role with high visibility, ideal for someone ready to take on a challenging individual contributor position, adding value from many years of experience in optimising, analysing and improving large-scale transport.

Enjoy full flexibility to work remotely anywhere in DACH, with occasional travel (10–20%) to engage with key teams and sites across the region.

• Own and lead the transport strategy and performance across the DACH region, ensuring alignment with wider EMEA goals
• Identify and drive efficiency, service, and sustainability improvements across road transport networks (multimodal, but heavy focus on road)
• Collaborate closely with regional operations, procurement, and logistics teams to enhance service levels and cost-effectiveness
• Implement transport KPIs and performance dashboards, using data to inform strategic decisions and supplier management
• Lead cross-functional operational excellence projects focused on transport optimisation, carrier performance, and digital tool adoption
• Support the integration of best practices across countries, standardising processes and improving visibility
• Responsibility for tendering processes and complex contract negotiation with service providers
• Influence key stakeholders within a matrix structure to drive results and alignment across regional supply chain functions
• Proven senior experience in transport logistics within a regional or multinational setting, with several years' experience related to dangerous goods and the regulated environment
• Expertise in road freight, carrier management, and network optimisation
• Strong understanding and demonstrated experience in transport performance metrics, cost control, and operational excellence initiatives
• Skilled at navigating complex organisations and building alignment across diverse teams, leading complex projects
• Deep understanding of transport and legal regulations
• Evidenced track record in leading tender and contract negotiations
• Fluent in English and German; other Central European languages a plus
• Willingness to travel occasionally (10–20%) across Central Europe

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution, Supply Chain, and Other

• Industries

  Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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