Logistics Launch Project Manager

Jobtailor; Nantes; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Logistics Project Manager to lead cross-functional, multi-site implementations of logistics solutions. You will ensure quality, timelines and profitability of operations, and coordinate the launch phases of new sites and activities.

You will develop technical logistics solutions, define processes, monitor costs, and manage risks while interfacing with stakeholders across international environments. Fluency in English is essential and a strong negotiator will excel.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Logistics.
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in industrial logistics or similar role.
• Knowledge of finance; able to read a P&L and prepare a business plan.
• Proficient in launching logistics services.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Fluent English to operate in an international environment.
• Knowledge of an additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional (complex and multi-site) projects independently related to the implementation of logistics solutions.
• Ensure quality, timelines and profitability of operations.
• Manage the preparation of specifications, technical and administrative responses.
• Develop logistical technical solutions.
• Identify technical, administrative and financial requirements.
• Coordinate the launch phases of new sites and/or logistics activities.
• Define operational processes and logistics flows.
• Manage risks and establish corrective action plans.
• Optimize logistics processes taking into account IT system capabilities.
• Coordinate internal and external teams.
• Monitor cost control, schedules and performance indicators.
• Support transformation projects.
• Serve as the interface with stakeholders.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong Negotiation Skills

Cross-Functional Coordination

P&L Analysis

Business Plan Preparation

Education

Master's Degree in Logistics

Job description

Overview

• Lead cross-functional (complex and multi-site) projects independently related to the implementation of logistics solutions
• Ensure quality, timelines and profitability of operations
• Manage the preparation of specifications, technical and administrative responses
• Develop logistical technical solutions
• Identify technical, administrative and financial requirements
• Coordinate the launch phases of new sites and/or logistics activities
• Define operational processes and logistics flows
• Manage risks and establish corrective action plans
• Optimize logistics processes taking into account IT system capabilities
• Coordinate internal and external teams
• Monitor cost control, schedules and performance indicators
• Support transformation projects
• Serve as the interface with stakeholders

Requirements

• Master\'s degree (Bac +5) or equivalent in logistics
• At least 5 years\' experience as a Project Manager in industrial logistics or in a similar role
• Knowledge of finance, able to read a P&L and prepare a business plan
• Proficient in launching logistics services
• Strong negotiation skills
• Fluent English to operate comfortably in an international environment
• Knowledge of an additional language (German, etc.) is a plus

Hard Skills

• Logistics Process Optimization
• Technical Solution Development
• Cost Control
• P&L Analysis
• Business Plan Preparation

Soft Skills

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Cross-Functional Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

• Master\'s Degree in Logistics