Senior Manager, Country Operations

At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.

Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.

Right now, we’re looking for a new colleague to join our Operations Team in the position of EMEA Inbound Manager. 

This role will be responsible for overseeing and managing the assigned Line of Business or Business Unit and its related operations for the EMEA Region.

Main Responsibilities:

• Full control, visibility and management of profitability for inbound, warehousing and customs

• Full visibility and control over inbound deliveries for all customers for all modes and types into Europe

• Responsibility for correct month end closing and accurate financial representation of the business executed

• Draw up proposals and make recommendations, work closely with Senior Management to develop functional plans that are optimally aligned with the Regional, Divisional and Corporate strategies and goals

• Effectively manage functional budgets and take appropriate actions to control and reduce costs and optimize investments

• Managing of staff office based on London, Rotterdam, Hamburg and Istanbul

• Managing and overseeing of a Backoffice team based in India

What we are looking for: 

• Minimum 15-20 years working experience in the logistics industry 

• Experience of planning and managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives

• In depth knowledge and experience in costing, invoicing and financial operational management

• In depth knowledge and experience of local Carrier, Forwarder and International Supply Chain flows

• Able to articulate complex supply chain topics, engage senior stakeholders and seek solutions

• Able to leverage technology or mobilize suitable stakeholders to implement solutions

• Highly data-driven and process-minded leader

• Fluency in English

What we are offering:

• Participation in our global Cash Bonus Plan

• Health Cover

• Eligibility to join company pensions scheme after probation 

• Annual contribution towards Health and Fitness

• Flexible working times & a hybrid work model

• Regular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globally

• Working in an open team with a supportive working atmosphere