Purpose & key responsibilities of the role

• Lead and develop local outbound department (documentation, customs, air-, land-, sea freight) with about 15 people
• Drive continuous improvement (processes; systems as Transporeon, Buy Co and SAP; organization; safety; quality)
• Establish and monitor strategy processes for logistics related topics on site Lenzing (“plan, source, deliver”)
• Set the mid- and long-term logistic strategy incl. for the sit
• Documentation development e.g. E-B/L, L/C processes etc.
• Develop and maintain contacts with external stakeholders (local government offices, commerce groups, business partners
• Drive the improvement process for the LAG tendering system for Transporeon; freight negotiations for LAG site – both in cooperation with Logistics Purchasing
• Responsible for the implementation of product safety and QM system (HACCP program, FAMI-QS) for the field logistics Co-Products

Our expectations for this exciting role

• Considerable experience in logistics or forwarding company including tools for continuous improvement
• Effective analytical and communication skills, result-oriented proactive approach
• excellent English (B2) and German (C2) skills
• Exceptional knowledge of SAP and IT tools for logistics
• Effective with MS office programs and SAP
• Effective knowledge of the relevant legal framework and customs requirements in the context of the European Union and the regional authorities
• Advanced degree in academic education in technical field (Logistics…) or a similar education in connection to a great practical experience in Logistics

Our benefits

• Flexible working time arrangements within the frame of a flexitime model with homeoffice days and part-time options
• In-house and funded restaurant with garden, serving freshly prepared, organic-certified warm meals focussing on regional products
• Various health and sports opportunities such as financial contribution towards gym costs, health check-ups, physical therapy and more
• Various professional and personal training and further education opportunities in in-house education center (Bildungszentrum). Shared designing of your personal career path domestic and abroad
• A diverse and respectful corporate culture where safety and sustainability matter