Director Global Transportation Management (m/f/d)

Job description

Role Summary As Director Global Transportation Management, you are responsible for defining and leading MANN+HUMMEL’s global end-to-end transportation strategy, standards, and operational execution model. You establish and implement a standardized Transportation Management framework based on a “One Template” approach, encompassing carrier and transportation service provider management, global tender management, as well as the design and future operation of a Global Transportation Management Center. In this role, you ensure that transportation processes across all regions, clusters, and manufacturing sites are executed in a cost-efficient, compliant, and high-performance manner. In addition, you serve as the global functional authority and primary point of contact for Operations (OPS), regional organizations, Procurement, and the Service Center, driving alignment and best practices across the organization. Your Challenge: Own the global Transportation Management strategy and govern the consistent implementation of the “One Template” approach across all regions, clusters, and manufacturing sites. Develop, implement, and continuously enhance global standards for transportation service provider management, including performance management through Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), as well as the associated contractual frameworks. Ensure the global standardization of transportation contracts, freight rate structures, and service definitions in close collaboration with Procurement. Define and implement standardized tendering processes and lead global and regional transportation tenders in collaboration with regional Transportation Management and Procurement teams. Establish and operate a Global Transportation Management Center (TMC) in close collaboration with the Service Center to drive operational excellence, process standardization, and efficiency. Drive the reduction and consolidation of fragmented 4PL solutions in favor of a standardized and scalable operating model. Ensure cross-functional and cross-regional alignment while fostering the exchange of best practices across the global Transportation Management community. Define, monitor, and govern transportation KPIs, creating end-to-end performance transparency and establishing standardized reporting structures Social Benefits: You will work with a high degree of independence and decision-making freedom Performance-based pay and comprehensive benefits 40 hours per week/trust-based working hours (depending on the position) plus 30 days of vacation Option for hybrid working if you have children under 12 years of age, the following still applies: 3 days in the office, 2 days of mobile working; otherweise it´s 5 days in Ludwigbsurg Everyone has talent: Our talent management process supports you in your professional development Company restaurant Places in a private daycare center in the vicinity (both for children under and over 3 years of age) A modern company pension plan to supplement your statutory pension insurance Additional private health insurance (e.g., supplementary dental insurance) A large number of discounts in our corporate benefits portal (e.g., on vacations, fashion, insurance, etc.) Mobility offers: subsidy for the Deutschlandticket, JobRad leasing, and e-charging stations in the free parking garage with company charging rates