Logistics Business Development Manager

• Negotiate, execute, and manage contracts with existing and new suppliers, and partners to align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead the tendering process for new logistics solutions, from preparation of tender documents to evaluation of proposals.
• Oversee the administration system for logistics operations, ensuring accurate and efficient management of information and processes.
• Contribute to the achievement of P&L targets by managing and reporting costs
• Collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including senior and top management, and become an expert in your areas of responsibility
• Manage various cross-functional projects powered by data-driven insights with the goal of overachieving
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service quality within the logistics network

Requirements

• B.Sc./M.Sc. in Logistics, Business, Economics, or another related field of study.
• Experience in automotive logistics, freight forwarding, finished vehicle logistics, transportation
• Passion for moving tasks forward, taking full ownership of projects, and leadership skills that inspire the people you work with to drive opportunities forward with full force
• Ability to manage priorities simultaneously to meet time-sensitive deadlines while staying within budget
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to summarize quantitative concepts into a digestible format
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with our external partners and manage them independently
• Fluency in English. German, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese is a plus
• Industry knowledge and existing network of contacts within the automotive logistics companies is a plus