Abteilungsleitung Logistik (m/w/d)
Core
Leading the logistics department for a family-owned coffee producer and distributor, overseeing warehouse, shipping, and dispatch operations across multiple sites.
Role type
Senior logistics department head (manager)
Builds
Coffee products (whole bean, filter coffee, pods, capsules) for European and international food retail
Domain
Food & Beverage / Logistics
Required skills
Logistics process design, team leadership, warehouse management, vendor negotiation, budget management, inventory control, IT proficiency, English communication
Preferred skills
Process modernization, cross-functional collaboration, strategic thinking
Technologies
ERP systems, WMS, TMS, Office suite
Responsibilities
Develop and implement logistics processes (internal/external) and their digitalization, Lead the team comprising warehouse, shipping, and logistics/dispatch, Structure and organize warehouse locations in Breitengüßbach and Zapfendorf, Negotiate with external carriers and logistics service providers, Act as interface between Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Transport Management, Manage department-specific costs and budgets, Conduct regular inventory counts, Report directly to the management board