Team Leader Yard Management (f/m/d)

Digitec Galaxus AG; Neuenburg am Rhein; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Employee shop discounts

Shuttle service

Job summary

Galaxus Germany is building one of Europe’s largest logistics centres in Neuenburg am Rhein. As Team Leader Yard Management, you will lead inbound, outbound and carrier coordination to ensure safe, on-time truck movements and compliance with site rules.

You will develop yard processes, guide a team of yard employees, plan shifts, and collaborate with Security, Inbound/Outbound and external partners to drive continuous improvement in reliable logistics.

Qualifications

• Solid logistics expertise with several years in yard/dock/transport management.
• Multiple years of experience leading logistics teams.
• Good English communication (B2) with willingness to improve via courses.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily yard operations to keep truck movements safe and on schedule.
• Plan yard usage, bays and dock doors, coordinating with other departments and addressing delays.
• Ensure drivers receive complete shipping documents and departures are proper.
• Lead and schedule yard staff, including shift planning and development of the team.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Team management

English proficiency (B2)

Planning and scheduling

Shipping documents knowledge

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Warehouse/Yard systems

Data analysis and actions

Hands-on attitude

Safety compliance

External partner coordination

Tools

MS Office

Warehouse Management System

Job description

As the top Swiss e-commerce platform, with a crew of over 4’000 across Switzerland, Germany, and Serbia, Galaxus is poised to move into new markets. Our driving force is our determination to keep challenging the status quo. That’s why we’re on the lookout for characters who’re passionate about making genuine improvements. We’ll give you the freedom and trust to make an impact, to grow with us and to be yourself. Act galactic. Be you.

Galaxus Germany is building one of the largest and most modern logistics centres in Europe in Neuenburg am Rhein. From here, we'll deliver to our customers in Germany and beyond. As Team Leader Yard Management, you'll play a key leadership role where inbound, outbound and our transport partners meet. You’ll make sure that traffic on our site runs safely, efficiently and reliably, from the moment a truck arrives until it leaves on time.

In this role, you’ll help build, stabilise and develop our yard management. Together with your team, and working closely with Inbound, Outbound, Security and external carriers, you’ll help shape the future of logistics and keep goods flowing smoothly.

Why start with us?

• Values, not empty words: Cooperative, innovative, piratesque, responsible, ambitious - these five values are what we practise and preach.
• Courageous thinking: We encourage everyone to think on their feet, and love it when they come up with bold or edgy ideas.
• Uncomplicated approach: Simplicity is at our core. We avoid the unnecessary and focus on what really matters – from overcoming challenges to celebrating our shared successes.
• Flexibility, not compromise: Every position is possible with an 80% workload.
• Rapid growth: With us, growth is a continuous journey. We also support you with 1600 EDU points per year for your professional development so there’s no risk of you getting stuck in a rut.
• More benefits: 30 days of holiday, exclusive employee conditions in our online shop, a shuttle service and other benefits.

Diversity is our culture.

To build the best team, we want to draw from the full spectrum of talent out there. This means people from all walks of life have the same opportunities with us, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation or age. We believe true inclusion means everyone is welcome and each contribution is valuable.

Your responsibilities

• Monitoring and managing daily yard operations to ensure all truck movements on site are safe, orderly and on schedule
• Planning the use of the yard, parking bays and dock doors for both inbound and outbound traffic, coordinating with neighbouring departments and responding quickly to delays, bottlenecks and last-minute changes
• Ensuring drivers receive correct and complete shipping documents and that departures are handled properly
• Leading a team of yard employees, both day to day and as their direct manager, including shift and staff planning
• Continuously developing the team and hiring new team members
• Conducting employee, health and annual review meetings independently
• Ensuring the team follows occupational safety, security and yard rules (e.g. undocking and securing procedures) and enforcing them consistently
• Helping build and improve yard processes, contributing to projects, and applying logistics expertise to drive continuous improvement

Your skills

• Solid logistics expertise, gained through several years of experience or specific training, ideally in yard, dock or transport management
• Several years of experience leading logistics teams
• Good communication skills in English (Level B2). If you're not at that level yet, we support you achieving the needed competencies with language classes.
• Enjoyment of planning schedules, time and capacity, staying on top of things even when it gets hectic
• Knowledge of shipping and freight documents (e.g. CMR, delivery notes) is a plus
• Analytical thinking with an eye for how things connect
• Very good MS Office skills and experience with warehouse management or yard management systems
• Ability to analyse statistics and turn the results into actions
• Resilience, humour, enthusiasm and a hands-on attitude
• Clear and assertive communication, including with external drivers and carriers
• Mobility and willingness to work in a two-shift system (Mon-Fri 05:00-23:00 / Sat 05:00-18:00)
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes to enhance productivity and effectiveness
• Demonstrating the courage to take risks and act on convictions under uncertainty