Head of Automotive Air & Ocean (m/f/d)
Your Benefits
Your Benefits
Continuous Training
Great Team
Flat Hierarchies
Room for Innovation
Events
Quick Decision Processes
Rhenus Air & Ocean Management GmbH & Co.KG
40721 Hilden
Germany
Kamaljeet Kaur
Sales & Key Account Management
Air & Ocean
Job Description
What you can expect
Develop short and long term operational strategies and Budget Plans for “Automotive” business in partnership with the country organizations and provide the leadership necessary for the successful design and development.
Execution of Automotive strategy to achieve measurable outcomes in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Lead operational – Automotive unit(s) and entities in countries within Rhenus Air & Ocean in accordance with operational excellence targets and sign responsible for their P&L.
Provide ongoing advice, educate, and impart knowledge on how to handle Automotive business.
Responsible for business development, including attending to and retaining the current automotive business.
Development of strategic client partnerships for high priority Automotive customers.
Strengthen the position of Rhenus Air & Ocean as thought leader in the Automotive industry.
Develop, implement, and monitor policies and practices to ensure compliance; evaluates and approve new SOPs.
Observation of the market development, identification, and realization of growth opportunities by deriving suitable strategic measures.
Lead strategic Automotive projects as well as close cooperation with the teams of the global network.
Support the development of cross-selling potential.
Responsible for achieving the defined budget goals by ensuring operational excellence.
Design of new customer-specific solutions as well as the active further development of the vertical in close cooperation with the Product department.
Ensure the professional suitability and further development of the assigned employees for the Automotive area.
What you bring
University degree with a focus on Transport, Logistics or Supply Chain.
Excellent knowledge of the “Automotive” forwarding market and customer contacts in the industry.
Ability to network on high levels and be credible when interacting with senior individuals within client companies is essential.
Demonstrated ability to grasp a large, complex, matrix-oriented global business at a base level and use this understanding to set overall strategy and drive business process improvement.
Results-focused and very good interpersonal skills to win and develop customers.
Highly self-motivated, hands-on, can-do attitude, self-confident and customer focused.
Proven ability to select talent and create a productive environment that promotes initiative, innovation, continual learning and development of key personnel for future advancement.
A broad knowledge of management practices and good business analysis/project management skills.
Willing to travel globally (about 50% of time).
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Welcome to Rhenus
Where our journey of growth connects with yours.
We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.
Recruitment Process
Online application
Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.
Application screening
Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.
Selection Process
Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.
Onboarding
With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.