Inbound Logistics Manager (m/w/d)

About the Role

We are searching for a skilled Inbound Logistics Manager to strengthen our client's international food industry company. This position involves oversight of the inbound supply chain with a focus on transport management to ensure delivery reliability and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for planning, coordinating, and monitoring all inbound transport activities.
• Maintaining high delivery performance and ensuring consistent stock availability.
• Managing international temperature-controlled shipments.
• Ensuring compliance with quality standards and cold chain requirements continuously.
• Proactively identifying logistical risks and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
• Handling escalations promptly during supply shortages or sudden changes.
• Analyzing and continuously improving inbound supply chain processes.
• Building and managing a robust network of national and international transportation providers.
• Ensuring adequate transport capacity, especially during seasonal peak periods.
• Conducting price negotiations and coordinating loading windows and transport concepts.
• Developing and maintaining long-term partnerships with logistics service providers.
• Collaborating closely with international production partners on production releases, readiness for shipment, transport planning, short-term volume adjustments, and delivery prioritization.
• Coordinating interfaces among production, transportation, and warehouse teams effectively.

Candidate Profile

• Degree or commercial training focused on logistics, supply chain management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in international transport or supply chain management.
• Experience with temperature-controlled food transports is advantageous.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a structured and independent working approach.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident negotiation skills and excellent communication.
• Proven experience in establishing long-term business partnerships.
• Confident demeanor when interacting with international business partners.
• Fluent German and good English language skills.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Holding a pivotal role with significant responsibility and autonomy.
• International work environment with agile decision-making processes.
• Close cooperation with production partners and logistics providers domestically and abroad.
• Opportunity to proactively develop and sustainably optimize processes.
• Long-term career prospects within a successful company in the food sector.