Head of Forwarding (m/f/d) with a Focus on Partner and Network Management in Kempten

As Head of Forwarding with a focus on partner and network management (m/f/d) at DACHSER & KOLB in Kempten, you lead teams, manage partners and optimize processes. You develop our national and international network while ensuring quality, efficiency and service excellence.

• As department head, you will be responsible for the disciplinary and professional leadership of your team, as well as its targeted development.
• After successful onboarding, you will act as the central point of contact for your team and work closely with executive management to actively optimize all workflows and departmental structures.
• You will independently maintain and expand our partner network, including FIDI and IAM, within Germany and across Europe.
• You will be responsible for contract and financial management between DACHSER & KOLB and our service partners.
• You will prepare regular reports to support well-founded analysis and control of the successful collaboration and performance of our partner network.
• You will be responsible for ensuring and monitoring our high quality standards within the international partner network, including performance evaluations and audit preparation.
• You will implement appropriate optimization measures to achieve service excellence.

• You have completed vocational training as a Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Clerk, a degree with a focus on logistics, or an equivalent qualification.
• You have solid, several years of professional and leadership experience in the forwarding or logistics sector.
• Experience in network management and working with international partners is desirable.
• You have business-fluent English skills, at least B2 level, for communication within the international network.
• Additional foreign language skills are an advantage.
• You have strong communication skills and a confident professional presence.
• You are persuasive, assertive, resilient, and solution-oriented in the way you work.

• Short decision-making paths and a family-like working environment create a positive workplace atmosphere.
• Regular events and outings strengthen our team spirit.
• A wide range of benefits and special offers, including corporate benefits, provide you with numerous advantages in your free time.
• A structured onboarding process makes it easier for you to get started.
• Varied responsibilities in a crisis-resistant company.
• Modern offices in our new building create a comfortable working environment.
• Individual career opportunities in a growing company.
• Numerous continuing education and qualification opportunities through the DACHSER network.
• A permanent employment contract gives you long-term planning security.
• We also think beyond your time at work by supporting your company pension plan.
• Christmas and vacation bonuses complete our overall benefits package.