Operations Director (m / f / d)

GXO Logistics, Inc.; Dorsten; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics provider in Germany seeks a logistics manager to lead Site Directors and ensure timely delivery of key activities while achieving revenue targets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing complex logistics contracts, strong financial acumen, and excellent interpersonal skills. Proficiency in both English and German is essential. This role offers opportunities for growth and innovation in a collaborative culture.

Qualifikationen

• Significant experience of managing complex logistics contracts.
• Proven track record of project management at senior management level.
• In-depth operational understanding of logistics and warehousing.

Aufgaben

• Lead Site Directors and ensure timely delivery of activities.
• Work with the Management Team to achieve revenue and profit targets.
• Review service performance to meet contractual obligations.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Operational understanding

Financial acumen

Strong negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Bilingual (English and German)

MS Office skills

Jobbeschreibung

Logistics at full potential

What you’ll do on a typical day :

• Lead the Site Directors ensuring delivery of key activities in a timely manner and within budget
• Work closely with the Management Team to ensure the delivery of revenue and profit targets
• Constantly review service performance by the account to ensure that the contractual obligations are being met and the customers are satisfied
• Ensure that the company`s values and vision are achieved through the development of an open, interactive and communicative culture
• Maintain key customer relationships at all levels to ensure the smooth running of the account as well as seeking opportunities for growth
• Identify opportunities to add value to existing operations through innovation, technology and continuous improvement
• Regularly review and define the capability required in the team and generate career progression opportunities for individuals who have the potential to develop

What you need to be successful :

• Significant experience of managing complex or prestigious logistics contracts
• Have a proven track record of project management and large-scale implementations at a senior management level
• Have in-depth operational understanding of operations and warehousing. Transportation knowledge is a plus.
• Possess strong financial acumen demonstrating excellent budget control
• Have outstanding interpersonal skills, a customer focused approach, and the ability to build strong working relationships with customers
• Be able to understand and analyse complex issues, making effective decisions
• Challenge current ways of thinking in a constant search for improvement
• Possess strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Be able to think strategically and actively contribute to business plans efficiently and effectively
• English and German verbal and written communications skills to work effectively with stakeholders
• Have strong MS Office skills, and be able to pick up new IT systems quickly Ability to analyse data, both financial and operational, recognising trends, anticipating problems and drawing sound conclusions