Head of Ocean (m/f/d)

Ready to help shape the future of Schenker Luxembourg? Then become part of our team with immediate effect.

Your Tasks

• Price negotiations with Schenker branches, carriers, transport companies.
• Creation of the necessary documents. Preparation of the necessary documents
• Coordination and communication with warehouse staff.
• Invoicing, Processing and checking incoming and outgoing invoices and forwarding book.
• Tender processing.
• Monitoring, control and optimization of existing processes.
• Management of existing sea freight infrastructure (relationships with business partners, existing trade lanes, IT,management, etc.)
• Monitoring of credit limits of ocean freight customers
• Creation, control and evaluation of statistics relevant to sea freight
• Participation in sea freight related sessions and meetings. Tracking & Tracing.
• Planning and arranging meetings, visits.
• Close communication with the respective departments.
• Individual marketing and PR projects

• Completed training in the field of forwarding & logistics, possibly university studies
• Several years of professional experience in the field of sea freight, preferably in a management position
• Good MS-Office skills
• Secure knowledge of English, both written & spoken, knowledge of French desirable
• Above-average commitment, teamwork & organizational skills
• Confident appearance in contact with customers & suppliers
• High degree of flexibility & communication skills
• Assertiveness & ability to work under pressure
• Actively live & effectively implement the idea of service
• Ability to work in a team .

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network, which connects the world. A network that allows
you to actively shape your career and encourages you to break new grounds. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and grow with everyone’s experiences, perspectives and skills. Together, we are here to make a difference.

Please send your application documents, stating your salary expectations and possible starting date, to:

Schenker Luxemburg GmbH
People & Organization
4, Allée Klaus-Michael Kühne
L-5326 Contern
lux.sm.ldl.personal@dbschenker.com