Transport Manager

Tasks

· Overall responsibility for transportation operations of Hankook business (Magdeburg & Bodenheim)

· Act as the primary operational contact for transport-related topics

· Manage inbound (port/warehouse) and outbound (customer delivery) transport flows

· Ensure compliance with delivery slots, RDD, and customer requirements

· Monitor KPIs (OTD, cost, utilization) and drive corrective actions

· Manage carrier performance and handle escalations

· Optimize transport cost and efficiency (mode selection, consolidation)

· Coordinate with internal teams (Warehouse, Finance, IT, HQ)

· Lead operational reviews and support data-driven decision making

· Drive continuous improvement and standardization initiatives

· Ensure smooth daily operation and issue resolutionSupport implementation of process improvements, automation and standardization initiatives

· Ensure continue improvement through feedback loops with customers

Experience: 5–10+ years in transport / logistics operations
Transport planning (FTL/LTL), KPI management, carrier management, European distribution network
Ability to manage operational data and KPIs into actionable insights
Customer-specific logistics operations experience
Handling complex operational escalations
Experience with TMS/WMS systems (Cello preferred)