Regional FF Implementation Manager (m/f/x)

Job description

We are looking for a Regional Freight Forwarding Implementation Manager!

* The applications are open for all EU Countries, Germany, BeNeLux, the UK, Spain and Italy would be preffered.

A variety of tasks are waiting for you, amongst others:

• Engaging all functional departments on defined Global FF implementation project, defining and assigning internal deliverables to EUROPE countries,
• For projects leaded by EUROPE Region,
  • Working closely with customers' project leader on implementation, leading external meetings/conferences, coordinating multi activities, etc.
  • Collaborating closely with internal regional counterparts for other than EUROPE related activities and leading internal meetings as well as coordinating different activities with Account Management, IT or Business Solution.
• Keeping the momentum during the implementation phase, communicating on progress, and following up on continuous improvement plans over the project period, finalizing with a detailed delivery to the account management and operations,
• Ensuring the project timeline and going live are achieved,
• Gathering the implementation scope to understand & build customer requirements with the support of the stakeholders,
• Checking and confirming profitability of business award,
• Driving proper & sustainable execution of the proposed solutions to the customer,
• Leading implementation projects via standard tools and processes,
• Securing the use and sharing of best practices,
• Controlling and improving the service quality by developing new standards in the process,
• Identifying risks, opportunities and leading corrective actions associated with the project,
• Ensuring customer satisfaction at all stages of the implementation process, sharing knowledge of further customer requirements,
• Monitoring and overseeing the pre-implementation tender material and providing feedback to the related internal stakeholders,
• Leading and managing regional and country implementation projects,
• Setting up and managing communication tools for project visibility,
• Facilitating engagement with key stakeholders and the customer,
• Recording and communicating risks and scope changes,
• Documenting customer requirements in a Customer Standard Operating Procedure,
• Possessing technical and business knowledge of configuration strategies relative to application solutions supported,
• Overseeing the preparation of customer training and documentation materials,
• Providing regular reporting,
• Keeping abreast of developments in the field.

You bring along:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or relevant discipline,
• Minimum 5 years of experience within freight forwarding and project management,
• Certification on project management would be a plus,
• Theoretical knowledge within logistics/SCM and process optimization is preferable,
• Expert in analysing business processes,
• Deep knowledge of LEAN principles,
• Fluent in English.

Desired profile

You don't meet every single one of the above requirements and you're not our "purple squirrel"? That doesn't matter!

Diversity is the key to success on our excellence@GEODIS journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job!

What GEODIS offers you:

• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• A strong brand with a good reputation, a global network and excellent products to sell.
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

*By applying, you confirm that your application documents will remain in our records for 6 months.

About Geodis Interservices

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 53, 000 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2023, GEODIS generated €11.6 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.