Transport Manager

GEA Group; Søborg; Remote; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GEA Group in Søborg, Denmark, is seeking a Transport Manager to lead end-to-end project logistics, covering planning, execution and cost control for diverse global shipments. You will coordinate transport for oversized components, manage documentation, and collaborate with suppliers and forwarding agents to optimise costs.

We value a structured, proactive professional with strong IT skills who can work independently or in a team, ensuring on-time deliveries and seamless project execution within

Qualifications

• Experience in executing projects in an industrial business.
• Expertise in project transports (oversized), Incoterms, letters of credit, origin rules, VAT and duties.
• Fluent in Danish and English.
• Proactive communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely shipment of components and manage transport arrangements, incl. procurement, shipping docs, and coordination with suppliers/forwarders to optimise costs.
• Monitor project logistics and provide reports.
• Handle transport-related issues, incl. damage claims and troubleshooting.
• Be proactive in project execution and participate in status/kick-off meetings.

Skills

Project logistics

Incoterms

Letter of credit

VAT & duties

Danish

English

IT skills

Independent work

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Do you thrive in a fast-paced project environment, where your expertise in transport and logistics makes all the difference? Can you see yourself ensuring seamless global shipments, managing oversized transport, and handling complex contracts with precision?At GEA, you will play a key role in delivering world-class engineering solutions while optimizing transport processes. As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for end-to-end project logistics, from planning and execution to troubleshooting and cost management.GEA Group – Engineering for a better world:At GEA, we provide cutting-edge equipment and project solutions to the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and dairy industries. With 18,000+ employees across 62 countries, we specialise in sustainable, efficient solutions that optimise production and reduce environmental impact.At our office in Søborg, you will join our Supply Chain department, where we are 10 colleagues working together to ensure all logistics and shipping tasks are interconnected, from various numbers of global workshops, warehouses and sub-suppliers – and to the final delivery to the customer. Here you join our exciting project world, where we all have professional pride, and we strive for quality in all deliveries, meeting all deadlines and supplying a high level of service.

Your responsibilities and tasks

As a Transport Manager at GEA, you will be responsible for contributing your professional project expertise across all types of transport and logistics tasks. This includes an experience within handling Letters of credits, Incoterms, planning the supply chain, and executing project processes.

More specifically, you will:

• Ensure timely shipment of components, and manage transport arrangements efficiently, including procurement, shipping documentation, and coordination with suppliers and forwarding agents to optimize cost-effective transport solutions
• Monitor project logistics and provide reports
• Handle any transport-related issues, including damage claims and troubleshooting
• Be pro-active during project execution and participate in status meetings, kick-off meetings etc.

Your profile and qualifications

You thrive in a dynamic environment and keep a cool head, even when the pace is high, and the tasks are plenty. With a structured approach and a natural sense of overview, you handle multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus. At the same time, you are a bit of an IT wizard who prefers digital solutions and works efficiently with systems and processes. Additionally, you excel at working both independently and as part of a team.

We imagine that you bring:

• Proven knowledge and experience in project execution from the industrial business
• Expert in project transports (also oversized), Incoterms, letter of credit, rules of origin, VAT and duty etc.
• Fluency in Danish and English
• A proactive approach to project execution and continuous, constructive communication with stakeholders

Would you like to know more?

If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact Senior Director Lars Holm-Pedersen, phone no. [phone].

About GEA

GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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