We are looking for you to join our team as Head of Logistics (m/f/d) at our headquarters in Hamburg as soon as possible.

TER Chemicals is a global distributor and partner to various industries ranging from technical applications to life sciences. With around 350 employees, annual sales of approx. 400 Mio. EUR, a century of experience and a worldwide presence of over 20 offices, we offer chemicals, ingredients, and materials that make a difference. Every service we offer - from logistics to blending, formulating to warehousing - is part of a larger promise: to be a reliable, flexible partner who creates an impact at every step.

Your responsibilities:

• Disciplinary and operational management of the German logistics team and further development of the international teams in the European subsidiaries
• Development and implementation of a holistic European logistics concept, including new value-added services for sustainable business development
• Development of individual logistics concepts in collaboration with key accounts and key suppliers, as well as identification and implementation of digitalisation and automation potential
• Analysis and optimisation of European freight flows and EU import processes with a focus on efficiency, cost optimisation and sustainability
• Regular evaluation and further development of warehouse and distribution structures in terms of geographical location, capacity utilisation, service levels and costs
• Development and ongoing refinement of reporting tools for transparent and ad hoc monitoring of logistics costs in collaboration with Controlling
• Management of external transport and logistics service providers and negotiation of land and sea transports, including full cost responsibility
• Responsibility for customs-related processes, ensuring and further developing AEO status, and monitoring dangerous goods standards
• Direct reporting to the COO

Your profile:

• Completed degree in logistics, supply chain management, industrial engineering or a comparable qualification
• Several years of professional experience in international logistics or supply chain management, ideally in a European environment
• In-depth knowledge of transport logistics (land, sea, air), warehouse logistics and freight/tender management
• Experience in managing complex logistics networks and working with external service providers
• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, as well as a structured, proactive and solution-oriented approach to work with a high level of understanding of KPIs
• Empathetic leadership style
• Business fluent written and spoken German and English; other languages are an advantage
• High level of intercultural competence, combined with strong communication and assertiveness skills, particularly in international, intercultural teams
• Willingness to travel within Europe – flexible and independent in terms of the role

What we offer:

• We are centrally located next to Hamburg City Hall – a truly attractive location.
• Flexible working hours through arrangements such as trust-based working hours and mobile working are a matter of course for us.
• Work-life balance and relaxation are important to everyone. That's why every employee is entitled to 30 days of holiday.
• We are now in our third generation of family management. This is reflected,among other things, in an open and harmonious working atmosphere.
• We are delighted if you wish to pursue further training – both internally and externally.
• Would you love to work in an international environment? No problem for us.
• We will be happy to tell you more about our other benefits, such as a public transport allowance, during the interview.

Contact

[email protected]
https://jobs.terchemicals.com/

Then we look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible start date! Please send your application documents as a PDF file with a maximum file size of 10MB.

Please apply via our application portal.

For further information about the company and TER Chemicals as an employer, visit our career portal at jobs.terchemicals.com or contact our recruiting team by email at [email protected].