Regional Head of Contract Logistics - Europe

BDP International; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BDP International is seeking a Regional Head of Contract Logistics to drive the growth of their operations in Europe. This role encompasses managing P&L, developing product strategies, and leading customer engagement initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring over 10 years of experience in contract logistics and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Major responsibilities include overseeing operational efficiencies, forging partnerships, and supporting growth initiatives across key markets in Europe.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years experience within contract logistics working for a major 3PL.
• Experience in managing and working with regional/global teams.
• Strong communication skills at the senior executive level.

Responsibilities

• Establish competencies and capability to drive Contract Logistics within the region.
• Develop and execute the product growth strategy for the region.
• Manage P&L, GP, EBIT ensuring profitability of individual sites.

Skills

P&L management

Solution Design

Operations Management

Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Title

Regional Head of Contract Logistics - Europe

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Executive

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

PSA International is a leading port group and trusted partner to cargo stakeholders. PSA actively collaborates with its customers and partners to deliver world-class port services alongside, develop innovative cargo solutions and co-create an Internet of Logistics.

PSA BDP focuses on supporting cargo owners to ensure their supply chain is resilient, agile, sustainable, and cost efficient.

Position Summary:

The Regional Head of Contract Logistics is responsible the growth of the product within the responsible geography as set by the global head of product.

• The main responsibility is to establish compitencies and capability to drive Contract Logistics within the region
• Recruit, manage and develop key resources in line with business priorities
• Develop & execute the product growth startegy for the region in alignment with the global product head
• Profitable growth and expansion of business footprint through executing Contract Logistics strategy, including business development, customer acquisition, local implementation, tender handling, and alignment with the global Solution Design Center of Excellence (CoE)
• Manage P&L, GP, EBIT ensuring profitability of individual site/ country working closely with local operations team
• Review, negotiate and endorse customer and vendor contracts
• Review and create investment papers for specific investments in key indetified markets
• Identify and create collaboration models including partnerships and JVs to fast track capability development
• Focus on cost-to-serve, asset utilization, customer pipeline, combined KPIs, and regional CL strategy execution
• Lead critical RFQs to ensure the delivery of optimal solutions that meet both customer and internal needs
• Foster collaboration between country and product leaders within PSA BDP to meet customer requirements
• Provide leadership and support for analyzing potential M&A targets as part of the product team.

Exemption Type

Job Requirements

Person Specifications / Profile:

• Minimum of 10+ years experience within contract logistics working for a major 3PL with experience in P&L management, Solution Design, Operatins Management
• Experience in managing and working with regional/ global teams
• A people leader who is able to work with ease alongside internal and external stakeholders
• Expereince in handling customers across focus verticals, namely, Life Science Health, Retail, Enterprise Electronics, EV, Chemical verticals
• Strong, demonstrable expereince and skills, in 1 or more of the following areas:
  • Warehusing & Distribution
  • End to End Supply Chain planning and management
• Strong personal effectiveness as a team player, change agent and demonstrated perseverance to drive and achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to communicate at senior executive level, both internally and externally