Global Freight Forwarding & Logistics Manager (M/F/D)

/Grunenthal Group; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Grünenthal Group is seeking a Global Freight Forwarding & Logistics Manager to provide strategic oversight of worldwide freight forwarding and 3PL operations. You will lead the portfolio across all transportation modes, optimize lanes, and drive KPI governance and cost efficiency.

The role requires a university degree and at least 5 years in global logistics, with deep knowledge of GDP, Incoterms, and international trade regulations. Hybrid work in Lisbon, Portugal is offered.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in global logistics, freight forwarding, or end-to-end supply chain.
• Experience with GDP, Incoterms, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong international logistics knowledge: transport, warehousing, and distribution.
• Knowledge of international trade regulations and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of global freight forwarding and 3PL operations.
• Lead the global freight forwarder and 3PL portfolio across transport modes.
• Define and optimize transportation lanes, routings, and supply chain flows.
• Manage transportation budgets, freight rates, and logistics costs.
• Drive logistics digitalization with visibility tools and automated reporting.
• Act as the global transportation and logistics expert for risk mitigation and change initiatives.
• Handle escalations from local/global teams on service issues and disruptions.

Skills

Global logistics

Freight forwarding

GDP compliance

Incoterms

3PL management

KPI governance

Cost optimization

Logistics digitalization

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Business Administration/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistics

Job description

Global Freight Forwarding & Logistics Manager (m/f/d)

Empresa : /grunenthal Group Tipo de Emprego : Periodo Integral Lisbon, Portugal

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the job looks like

• Providing strategic oversight of global freight forwarding and 3PL operations, ensuring cost efficiency, service performance, and compliance with GDP, IATA, and applicable regulations.
• Leading the global freight forwarder and 3PL portfolio across all transportation modes, driving performance through KPI governance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Defining and optimizing transportation lanes, routings, and supply chain flows while ensuring alignment with Quality and GDP requirements.
• Managing transportation budgets, freight rates, and logistics cost structures while supporting forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Driving logistics digitalization through visibility tools, automated reporting, and standardized analytics to enable data-driven decisions.
• Acting as the global transportation and logistics expert, providing market intelligence, risk mitigation strategies, and leadership for operational excellence and change initiatives.
• Managing escalations from local / global teams related to recurring service issues, complex topics, disruptions, exceptions, or claim management.

What you'll bring to the table

• University degree, preferably in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable role, ideally within Global Logistics, Freight Forwarding, or end-to-end Supply Chain environments.
• Proven experience working with GDP requirements, Incoterms, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Strong expertise in international logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.
• Sound knowledge of international trade regulations, customs procedures, and transportation compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills in a global environment.

\"We are experts on bringing people, partners, and ideas together to turn logistics complexity into scalable performance and shared successes.
If you are driven by a deep passion for logistics excellence and process optimization, this position pioneers global freight forwarding transformation - building robust partnerships, enabling end-to-end visibility, and shaping smarter ways of moving goods worldwide.\"

Lorena Cevallos Zhegulova , the Hiring Manager

Sobre a empresa

/grunenthal Group

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We focus our activities on moving towards our vision of a world free of pain.