Tasks
· Overall responsibility for transportation operations of Hankook business (Magdeburg & Bodenheim)
· Act as the primary operational contact for transport-related topics
· Manage inbound (port/warehouse) and outbound (customer delivery) transport flows
· Ensure compliance with delivery slots, RDD, and customer requirements
· Monitor KPIs (OTD, cost, utilization) and drive corrective actions
· Manage carrier performance and handle escalations
· Optimize transport cost and efficiency (mode selection, consolidation)
· Coordinate with internal teams (Warehouse, Finance, IT, HQ)
· Lead operational reviews and support data-driven decision making
· Drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives
· Ensure smooth daily operation and issue resolutionSupport implementation of process improvements, automation and standardization initiatives
· Ensure continue improvement through feedback loops with customers
Requirements
* Experience: 5–10+ years in transport / logistics operations
* Transport planning (FTL/LTL), KPI management, carrier management, European distribution network
* Ability to manage operational data and KPIs into actionable insights
* Customer-specific logistics operations experience
* Handling complex operational escalations
* Experience with TMS/WMS systems (Cello preferred)