This list contains only the countries for which job offers have been published in the selected language (e.g., in the French version, only job offers written in French are displayed, and in the English version, only those in English).
The Logistics Manager is a member of our German Management Team and reports to the Logistics Director Europe. The purpose of this role is to manage all customer deliveries at the lowest costs possible at the agreed customer requirements, national and international and steer an efficient use of internal and external warehouses in our 7 German glass plants.
Job Responsibility:
Drive freight costs as low as possible at the required quality and safety level. Optimizing delivery performance and cost levels. Strong focus on haulier management to grow long-term performance and reduce the total number of carriers used
Ensure an efficient use of all plant warehouses and external warehouses
Ensure right logistic equipment and efficient use of logistic equipment in the German plants
In conjunction with manufacturing logistics and the haulier supply base, work to maximise FTL deployment
Ensure continuous improvement on logistic complaints, managing customer experience and cost impact
Demonstrate a leading role in the Ardagh core values, behaviours, policies and procedures
Establish a working environment which empowers collaboration, can-do attitude acting with integrity and in an ethical manner
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
5-7 years of managerial experience in logistics
Fluent in German and English language
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Customer service focused with sense of urgency
Strong focus on operational excellence, perfomance and cost wise
Solid leadership, stakeholder management and engagement / negotiation skills
Convincing interpersonal impact and personal credibility
Proactive, detail oriented, excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
Proven ability to setup high performing operating model, combining fact based data with expert knowledge
Ability to plan, prioritize, think strategically and work independently
Strong business acumen
Understanding of German and European transportation market
Driving license
What we offer:
A workplace in a globally successful company where safety is the top priority