Transport & Dispatch BU Lead — Drive Growth & Profit

REINERT Logistic GmbH & Co. KG; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Business Unit Manager to oversee their transport division. You will focus on business development, profitability improvement, and managing a team of dispatchers and drivers. The ideal candidate has significant experience in logistics management and fluency in German, with additional languages being a plus. The role includes flexible working hours and attractive compensation.

Benefits

Company car – also for private use

Flexible working hours

Attractive compensation with profit sharing

Individual training programs

Bonuses for business and personal achievements

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in the transport or logistics industry with management responsibility.
• Safe handling of dispatch and telematics systems.
• Excellent German skills; additional languages (e.g., English or Polish) are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for one of our transport divisions.
• Lead a team of dispatchers and drivers with sound judgment.
• Optimize profitability based on clear KPIs.

Skills

Management responsibility

Entrepreneurial thinking

Structured work style

Excellent German skills

Planning and management of truck fleets

Tools

Dispatch systems

Telematics systems

Job description

A leading logistics company in Sheffield is looking for an experienced Business Unit Manager to oversee their transport division. You will focus on business development, profitability improvement, and managing a team of dispatchers and drivers. The ideal candidate has significant experience in logistics management and fluency in German, with additional languages being a plus. The role includes flexible working hours and attractive compensation.