Transport Manager (Gebze)

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO; Gebze; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Jebel Ali FZCO is seeking a Logistics/Supply Chain professional in Gebze, Turkey. The role focuses on enhancing transportation efficiency, managing service providers, and collaborating with warehouse teams. Ideal candidates will possess a BSc/BA and have 6-8 years of logistics experience within multinational environments, demonstrating strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Flexible work scheme

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of logistics experience in transportation, especially in a multinational company.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the aptitude to build relationships.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation performance through KPI dashboards.
• Oversee outbound delivery and return operations.
• Support logistics purchasing in negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Education

BSc/BA in relevant areas

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Adhesive Technologies Logistics / Supply Chain Turkey, Gebze, Kocaeli Full Time Regular

In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring transportation performance through KPI dashboards and driving productivity projects. You will work closely with warehouse teams to improve transportation processes and oversee outbound deliveries and returns. Additionally, you will support logistics purchasing in negotiations and optimize the distribution network for cost efficiency and customer service excellence.

What you´ll do

• Lead the performance management of transportation service providers by overseeing the preparation and analysis of daily, weekly, and monthly logistics KPI dashboards.
• Take ownership of productivity initiatives, applying continuous improvement (CI) methodologies to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Collaborate proactively with warehouse teams and site operations leaders to evaluate, standardize, and implement best-in-class transportation processes and procedures.
• Oversee outbound delivery and return operations to and from customers and other plants, ensuring seamless logistics execution.
• Partner with the logistics purchasing team to support contract negotiations and strategic agreements with transportation service providers.
• Developing and optimizing distribution network to ensure Henkel Turkey’s route to-market is cost effective and catalysis customer service excellence
• Ensure that all transportation operations align with corporate policies and standards, prioritizing service quality and compliance
• Manage and coach the transportation planning team, providing direction on effective planning practices and the use of specialized logistics tools.

What makes you a good fit

• BSc/BA in relevant areas
• 6 to 8 years of logistics experience in transporation area especially in a multinational company
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Advanced user of MS Office applications
• SAP knowledge is a plus.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

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How is work at Henkel

About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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