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Manager Regional Transport Operations

Mainz, Germany   |   full time   |   Job ID: 10687 

 

 

The Manager Regional Transport Operations is an leadership role responsible for managing and optimizing the transport management function, ensuring the efficient movement of goods while meeting cost, quality, compliance and service objectives.

 

Your responsibilities are: 

 

  • Plan and ensure operational readiness in terms of staff, training, processes and external capacities
  • Developing customer service focussed processes and culture in the team
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the team by fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
  • Provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and conduct regular Evaluations
  • Foster a change mentality and skills
  • Track and analyze transportation KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, cost per shipment, quality) to assess operational performance
  • Prepare regular reports for  management, highlighting achievements, challenges
  • Leverage transportation management systems (TMS) and other systems to streamline operations and improve visibility
  • Cooperate with external service providers to improve overall service levels and Quality
  • Manage costs and rates with external partners in order to support budget adherence for function

 

What you have to offer: 

 

  • A university degree in Supply Chain Management (SCM) or a related field is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics and transportation
  • Proven expertise in working with transportation management systems (TMS), preferably SAP
  • Proficiency in using TMS tools for operational optimization
  • Solid experience in analytics and KPI management within the transportation and logistics domain
  • Strong analytical skills to evaluate transportation and logistics Performance
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively
  • In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations is mandatory
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on operational efficiency and compliance
  • Fluent in English and German, both written and spoken

 

 

Your Benefits:

 

It's our priority to support you:

  • Your flexibility: flexible hours | vacation account  
  • Your growth: Digital Learning | Performance & talent development | leadership development | Apprenticeships | LinkedIn Learning
  • Your value: Your voice at the table | Culture on an equal footing | Opportunities to shape & impact | Support for your full potential
  • Your health and lifestyle: Company bike
  • Your mobility: Job ticket | Deutschlandticket 
  • Your life phases: Employer-funded pension | Childcare 

 

 

Apply now - We look forward to your application!

 

Apply to our Mainz, Germany location by sending us your documents via our online form. For any questions, contact our talent acquisition team on: + 49 (0) 6131-9084-1291 (Monday-Friday from 1 PM to 3 PM CET).

 

Job ID 10687 (please always specify if you have any questions)   

 

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that a background check will be conducted as part of the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you are considered for the position, BioNTech will conduct the background check through our service provider ‘HireRight’. You will be informed accordingly by your BioNTech-Recruiter.

 

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