Regional FF Implementation Manager (m/f/x)

Geodis; Marlenheim; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Regional FF Implementation Manager in France, Grand Est, Marlenheim. This role involves engaging various departments for global freight forwarding projects, ensuring successful implementation, and maintaining customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree, over 5 years of experience in freight forwarding, and project management skills. Proficiency in English and expertise in LEAN principles are also essential. Join this dynamic team to enhance global logistics solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience within freight forwarding and project management.
• Certification on project management would be a plus.
• Theoretical knowledge within logistics/SCM and process optimization is preferable.

Responsabilités

• Engaging all functional departments on defined Global FF implementation project.
• Working closely with customers' project leader on implementation.
• Ensuring the project timeline and going live are achieved.
• Driving proper & sustainable execution of the proposed solutions.

Connaissances

Business process analysis

Project management

LEAN principles

Freight forwarding expertise

Fluent in English

Formation

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business

Description du poste

Regional FF Implementation Manager (m/f/x)

Legal entity

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49,720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.

This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

Reference

2025-16286

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Business Solutions

Responsibilities

• Engaging all functional departments on defined Global FF implementation project, defining and assigning internal deliverables to EUROPE countries.
• Working closely with customers' project leader on implementation, leading external meetings/conferences, coordinating multi‑activities, etc.
• Collaborating closely with internal regional counterparts for other than EUROPE related activities and leading internal meetings as well as coordinating different activities with Account Management, IT or Business Solution.
• Keeping the momentum during the implementation phase, communicating on progress, and following up on continuous improvement plans over the project period, finalizing with a detailed delivery to the account management and operations.
• Ensuring the project timeline and going live are achieved.
• Gathering the implementation scope to understand & build customer requirements with the support of the stakeholders.
• Checking and confirming profitability of business award.
• Driving proper & sustainable execution of the proposed solutions to the customer.
• Leading implementation projects via standard tools and processes.
• Securing the use and sharing of best practices.
• Controlling and improving the service quality by developing new standards in the process.
• Identifying risks, opportunities and leading corrective actions associated with the project.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages of the implementation process, sharing knowledge of further customer requirements.
• Monitoring and overseeing the pre‑implementation tender material and providing feedback to the related internal stakeholders.
• Leading and managing regional and country implementation projects.
• Setting up and managing communication tools for project visibility.
• Facilitating engagement with key stakeholders and the customer.
• Recording and communicating risks and scope changes.
• Documenting customer requirements in a Customer Standard Operating Procedure.
• Possessing technical and business knowledge of configuration strategies relative to application solutions supported.
• Overseeing the preparation of customer training and documentation materials.
• Providing regular reporting.
• Keeping abreast of developments in the field.

Applicant's profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within freight forwarding and project management.
• Certification on project management would be a plus.
• Theoretical knowledge within logistics/SCM and process optimization is preferable.
• Expert in analysing business processes.
• Deep knowledge of LEAN principles.
• Fluent in English.