Manager, Global International Freight, Global Export Control

Jobtailor; Brühl; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

MAUSER seeks an experienced Global Logistics and Ocean Freight Procurement leader to architect and run international procurement strategies. You will negotiate with carriers, manage supplier relations, and shape cost-efficient, compliant operations across borders.

Fluent English and German are essential for cross‑functional collaboration. Ideally you bring 8+ years in international logistics, export control, and supply chain management within a multinational manufacturing environment.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or Procurement.
• At least 8 years in international logistics, export control and other supply chain areas.
• Fluent in English and German; strong written and spoken communication.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for ocean freight services.
• Negotiate contracts and rates with ocean carriers and freight forwarders.
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure high service levels and cost efficiency.
• Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan shipments.
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies.
• Analyze and report on KPIs related to ocean freight procurement.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain.
• Lead and improve a team of specialists managing international logistics and global import/export and materials management.
• Set targets, track performance, and supervise direct reports.
• Share market dynamics of international trade and translate into value-added agreements with vendors.
• Support development of internal and external processes to manage global freight forwarding effectively.
• Optimize existing logistic processes.
• Develop and implement customs compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure all import/export activities comply with regulations; liaise with customs authorities.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance and provide training on customs matters.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update company policies.
• Collaborate to optimize customs processes with logistics and procurement teams.
• Oversee global categorization/unification of materials (HS coding).
• Develop a global compliance strategy and supporting tools/infrastructure.
• Audit processes to avoid compliance risks and advise on foreign trade matters.

Kenntnisse

Foreign trade knowledge

Customs law expertise

Transport industry context

Cost management

ERP/TMS systems

MS Office

Ausbildung

University/Business degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Procurement

Tools

ERP/TMS system

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for ocean freight services
• Negotiate contracts and rates with ocean carriers and freight forwarders
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure high service levels and cost efficiency
• Monitor market trends and adjust procurement strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and plan shipments
• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations and company policies
• Analyze and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to ocean freight procurement
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain
• Lead, train and improve team of specialists managing international logistics and global import and export and materials management
• Set targets, track performance, check timings of direct reports
• Share market dynamics of international trade and translate these into value added agreements with selected vendors
• Support development of internal and external processes to manage global freight forwarding effectively
• Optimize existing logistic processes
• Develop and implement customs compliance policies and procedures
• Ensure all import and export activities comply with international trade regulations
• Liaise with customs authorities and other regulatory bodies
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with customs regulations
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on customs and compliance matters
• Monitor changes in trade regulations and update company policies accordingly
• Collaborate with logistics and procurement teams to optimize customs processes
• Manage local customs and compliance officers reporting functionally to global function
• Manage global sanction monitoring process
• Manage and oversee global categorization and unification process of materials (incl. HS coding)
• Develop and implement a global compliance strategy and process supported by necessary tools and infrastructure
• Responsibility for auditing process in regards to avoid compliance risks
• Advise and support on global level different business areas in matters of foreign trade and customs law
• Follow up and implement with local compliance officers new legal developments and foreign trade regulations
• Global contact for agencies and employees for foreign trade and customs law issues
• Develop strong internal relationships with relevant business partners including factories and operational logistics
• Proactively follow up on global strategy and implemented processes
• Identify potential suppliers on a global basis and consequently manage the supplier basis
• Provide market information to MAUSER organization where required
• Various other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of foreign trade and customs law
• General and technical expertise of transport business context
• Total Cost Management
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working with a ERP/TMS system
• University/business school degree (Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement)
• +8 years of experience in international logistics, export control and other supply chain areas, preferably in a multi-national manufacturing company
• Proven project management skill with international scope
• Excellent reading and writing skills in English and German language
• Process oriented and strong analytical thinking
• Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback
• Ability to express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people & lead negotiations
• Ability to take actions, decisions & to generate ideas, products, processes in promised timely manner
• Familiar with working in a matrix environment and with regional teams
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines