Senior Transportation Manager (m/w/d)

BIRKENSTOCK; Vettelschoß; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

BIRKENSTOCK is seeking an experienced Export Logistics Specialist to manage EU and third-party shipments from booking to billing, ensuring compliant documentation.

You have 2–3 years of export air/ocean/road freight experience, a Bachelor’s in logistics or business, knowledge of Incoterms and outbound customs, and proficiency with SAP WM/SD and MS Office; fluent in English and German. The role requires precise coordination and collaboration with internal teams to ensure timely deliveries.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of export air/ocean/road freight experience.
• Proven knowledge of Incoterms and outbound customs processes.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP WM and SD modules exposure.

Responsibilities

• Process shipments within the EU and to third parties from booking to billing.
• Adhere to export regulations and prepare required documentation.
• Coordinate groupage transports and notify stakeholders.
• Manage air, ocean, and road freight shipments.
• Handle and monitor Letter of Credit documentation.

Skills

Export freight experience

English & German communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics or business-related field

Tools

SAP WM

SD Modules

Microsoft Office

Job description

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand which embraces all consumers regardless of geography, gender, age and income. The company is deeply footed on a family tradition of shoemaking that can be traced back to 1774. With around 7100 employees worldwide, BIRKENSTOCK is the largest employer in the German footwear industry. To ensure our quality standards, we produce over 95% of our products in Germany and source more than 90% of our materials and components from Europe. The BIRKENSTOCK Group is headquartered in Linz am Rhein and maintains several locations in Germany, as well as sales offices in Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia.

YOUR TASKS:

• You process our shipments within the EU as well as to third parties from booking to billing until completion.
• You are familiar with legal requirements regarding export shipments and respective documentation.
• With your analytical and structured approach, you plan coordinate groupage transports including notification processes.
• You have thorough knowledge of customs procedures, including simplified customs authorizations and documentation handling.
• You are responsilbe for air-, ocean-, road-freight shipments.
• You ensure proper handling, accurate documentation and monitoring of our Letter of Credit business.

YOUR PROFILE:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of export air-, ocean-, road-freight experience.
• Bachelor´s degree in logistics or business-related field.
• Familiar with legal requirements regarding exporting shipments, including Incoterms and outbound customs processes. Knowledgeable Documentary Letter of Credit business and documentation.
• Proficient computer user including the full Microsoft office package. Experienced with SAP WM and SD Moduls.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German.

WE OFFER:

BIRKENSTOCK offers you all the advantages of a successful, fast growing, global company: dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture and excellent development opportunities. Sounds exciting? It is.