Head of Operations & Pricing (Sea Freight) (m/f/d)
Join Us & Lead the Transformation!
Are you an experienced sea freight professional with a hands-on approach to leadership? Do you thrive in building, structuring, and developing teams while driving operational excellence? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations & Customer Care - Sea Freight to take full ownership of our Hamburg operations. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will be responsible for rebuilding and strengthening the sea freight team while enhancing operational efficiency and customer focus.
What You'll Do
🔹 Lead & Develop the Team - Take full leadership responsibility, recruit top talent, and mentor existing staff.
🔹 Rebuild & Restructure - Shape a high-performing, customer-oriented sea freight division.
🔹 Drive Operational & Commercial Success - Oversee pricing, tenders, and margin optimization to position sea freight as a key business driver.
🔹 Hands-On Leadership - Work alongside the team, setting up structures and processes during the build-up phase.
🔹 Collaborate Across Functions - Partner with sales & pricing teams to drive strategic growth and operational efficiency.
Who We're Looking For
✔ Experienced Leader - A professional with a strong background in sea freight operations, ready to lead by example.
✔ Strategic & Hands-On Approach - Someone who thrives in both high-level planning and on-the-ground execution.
✔ Project-Based Freight Expertise - Familiar with managing both small, tailored solutions and large-scale logistics projects.
✔ Problem Solver & Innovator - Skilled in developing customized transport solutions and adapting workflows to customer needs.
✔ Strong Communicator & Coordinator - Able to manage multiple stakeholders and dynamic challenges.
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