Description

Quality and expertise, forward-looking technologies, proximity and personal commitment: that is both our mission statement and a customer promise. This approach is the result of our experiences as an independent, family-run logistics service provider since 1852. We offer a long-term partnership, with a clear customer-focused approach. That is how we inspire the trust of our partners.

Our Global Sea Freight team is currently looking for a

Head of Sea Freight – EMEA Region (m/f/d)

with work place in our office in Hamburg.

  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with Röhlig’s core-carrier program. Analyze FCL/LCL business on the defined trade lanes, analyze spend profile, seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value
  • Select key carriers and develop/maintain contracts, negotiate with carriers in view of improving margins: bundle volumes, negotiations of regional VID’s, and reciprocal agreements
  • Develop and maintain relationship at regional & global level for selected carriers including quarterly review meetings
  • Ensure visibility of FCL/LCL rates through company’s designed global rate engine for the purpose of providing visibility of rates globally
  • Functional lead for Sea Freight Product Managers – EMEA
  • Active budget planning and steering of budget achievement for the applicable trade lane business
  • Collaborates with Sales team and national sea freight functions in developing solutions and driving business growth
  • Leads various Global Sea Freight Initiatives (e.g. drive FAK/Spot policy) to further develop and grow Global Sea Freight product functionality
  • Setup, implement and manage allocations for responsible trades
  • Ensure compliance with the relevant regulations and standards (e.g. Code of Conduct, FCPA etc.)

  • Comprehensive understanding of the sea freight forwarding market, professional experience in the sea freight procurement and experienced in finding the right solutions for the customer
  • Entrepreneurial capability: strong negotiation skills, accountable, thinks strategically & appreciates a long-term development, highly engaging
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
  • High competence in use of MS Office suite, BI Frontend, data analytics and the capacity to learn new packages and tools

  • Attractive compensation package and company pension scheme
  • A modern workplace in our office in Hamburg at Millerntorplatz combined with the possibility of mobile working
  • 30 vacation days plus a free day on your birthday
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
  • Company sports membership with employer subsidy
  • Various work-life balance offers regarding childcare, care, psychosocial counseling