Head of Transportation (m/f/d)

We are looking for you to become our Head of Transportation (m/w/d) in our logistics team at the nearest opportunity. Look at what we’re offering - apart from the best colleagues in the world! Head of Transportation (m/w/d) Location: Burgebrach Entry-level: Manager Kind: Full-time Your tasks You will develop and implement strategies for optimizing line haul and last mile deliveries impacting service level and costs You will own and manage the full Transportation P&L ensuring close collaboration with customer service, finance and senior leadership You will have to oversee the selection, management, and performance of our line haul and last mile service providers You will negotiate best in class contracts and rate agreements with line haul and last mile service providers You will have to monitor and analyze inefficiencies within the network and work towards eliminating them either within the team or cross functionally You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry standards You will build a team within Thomann logistics for all aspects of transportation You will report directly to the CLO Your profile You have a master’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field You have more than five years of experience in transportation and/or logistics, with at least three years in a leadership role You have strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with a “can do mindset” and “hands-on approach” You have the ability to focus both on detail and fast execution You have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills You have proficiency with transportation management systems and other relevant technologies You are fluent in English and German – spoken and written Our offer A great deal of creative freedom in the further development of our logistics processes Challenging, exciting tasks in our state-of-the-art logistics center An innovative and creative environment in an expanding company with more than 1 billion in revenue Work in an emotional business Pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team Open corporate culture, short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies Attractive, performance-based compensation 30 vacation days Company canteen with changing, freshly prepared dishes Modern, in-house fitness studio for free use Fully equipped rehearsal room Modern, well-equipped workplace far away from city noise and traffic jams Corporate benefits and employee discount JobRad offer We keep on growing, and we’re looking for you to boost our logistics team on a full-time basis at our headquarter in Treppendorf. Who we are Musikhaus Thomann is Europe’s largest musical instrument and equipment retailer with about 1600 staff. As a full-range retailer, Musikhaus Thomann sells not only instruments and equipment, but also light systems as well as stage and studio technology. Our store on more than 5,500 square meters, our extensive web store and our warehouse holding more than 100,000 items attest to our position as the market leader. From our company Contact Center, our sales representatives (most of them musicians), native speakers from 18 countries, attend to our more than 13 million customers globally and arrange for dispatch of up to 38.000 parcels daily. Have we aroused your interest? If so, we’re looking forward to receiving your application with all supporting documents (cover letter, CV, references/referees) and expected salary - convince us! APPLY HERE We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We look forward to your call or email. Manfred Specht Personalabteilung T: +49 9546 9223 1186 E: jobs@thomann.de Thomann GmbH | Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 | 96138 Burgebrach | Deutschland