Ocean Freight Export Manager (m/f/d)

Job Description

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide. We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere.

Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community. We offer dynamic careers for those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Ocean Freight Export Manager (m/f/d) for our Düsseldorf office:

Your responsibilites:

• Strategic Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement the logistics plan and procedures for ocean freight export department.
• Manage the operational budget and participate in overall financial planning.
• Establish and monitor profit ratios in collaboration with the manager.
• Set objectives and conduct performance reviews for the team twice a year.
  
  

Operational Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the operations team.
• Oversee the operational budget and contribute to financial planning for all operations.
• Ensure compliance with operational regulations and proper documentation.
• Set and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and establish performance standards.
  
  

Customer Focus:

• Maintain and develop “front-end” relations with key customers.
• Drive continuous growth of existing and new customer portfolios in alignment with the company strategy.
  
  

Innovation & Process Optimization:

• Regularly review and improve workflows to enhance productivity.
• Leverage IT tools to increase operational efficiency.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives and contribute to overall business innovation, from front-end processes to back-end streamlining.
  
  

Talent Development:

• Prepare development plans to maintain a leadership pipeline and foster growth and capability within the operations team.
  
  

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all KPIs meet customer expectations.
• Guarantee that all team members meet internal and external deadlines.
• Regularly review and improve process flows, documenting them as needed.
• Conduct internal system training for staff.
• Ensure correct and timely billing.
• Prepare reports required by customers and/or internal teams.
  
  

Job Requirements

Your profile:

• 10-15 years experience, with a minimum of 5-8 years at a management level in Ocean Freight.
• Minimum of a Bachelor´s degree or equivalent and additional qualifications in supply chain management will be helpful
• Managerial experience in Operations
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing policies and procedures
• Good written and spoken knowledge of German and English
  
  

There are many good reasons to join us:

An open working atmosphere in an international team, lots of creative freedom, flexible working hours, attractive and performance-related remuneration, social benefits: e.g. Job Ticket, kindergarten allowance.

Not convinced yet? Make up your own mind about us!

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please apply online, stating your earliest possible starting date and salary requirements.

Personal references in the job advertisement are gender-neutral. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department at personal@bdpint.com.