Head of Project Logistics
Our client, a well established Multi National Shipping & Logistics Provider, offering specialist logistics / freight forwarding solutions for project cargo, is recruiting for a talented senior manager to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer - Project Logistics for it's European region.
The role would suit a strategically minded mid-senior level manager seeking the step up to senior management / directorship role.
Based at offices in Hamburg, Germany and reporting in to senior management of the group based at global HQ.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading project logistics specialist which has experienced impressive growth in recent years and with exciting plans for further growth across the globe.
The position of CEO will play a crucial role in the company's development in the European region offering a challenging and highly rewarding role for a proven leader within the field of project logistics.
Main Purpose of the Role :
Developing and leading project logistics freight forwarding division - to grow business in Germany and other European markets.
Scope of the Role :
- Responsible for building a team in Germany and gradually expanding across the entire Europe region.
- Developing and leading project logistics freight forwarding division to grow the business in Germany and other European markets.
- Developing a new Project logistics vertical to cater to OOG, Break Bulk, chartering of the vessel and dry van business on forwarding.
- Managing all teams for Business and preparing all strategies on higher level commercials, Sales, Pricing and Customer Service.
- Developing a long term business plan, getting the same approved from HQ, execute the same including developing robust team and proper financial management.
- Driving P&L and Balance Sheet
- Brand Management in your region.
- Understanding core trade products and trade lanes of the Group and developing the same in the German market.
- Managing long term customer relations.
- In-charge for overall bookkeeping and compliances.
To Be Considered :
- Proven leadership experience within freight forwarding / project logistics, preferably working directly for 3PL's / Freight Forwarders
- Strategically minded
- Strong operational and commercial experience with project cargo - OOG, Break Bulk, Heavy Lift etc.
- Fluency in German & English