Operations Manager Outbound (m/w/d)

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

Are you interested in helping shape a ramp-up? Then join us in developing a new 50,000 m² European DC location in Meppen and contribute your expertise as an Operations Manager (m/f/d) in Outbound!

Your future responsibilities:

• Leading and developing the outbound operations team
• Ensuring the timely processing of customer orders and customer satisfaction
• Strategic resource planning and optimal coordination of order volumes and staffing
• Managing, monitoring, and optimizing work processes, as well as reviewing process quality
• Ensuring compliance with contractual service levels and productivity targets
• Initiating and implementing improvement projects
• Analyzing and monitoring key performance indicators and supporting the team in implementing measures
• Participating in the preparation and execution of internal and external audits and certifications

What we’re looking for:

• A bachelor’s degree in economics with a focus on logistics or a comparable field, orcompleted vocational training in a relevant field
• Several years of hands-on logistics experience in a logistics company and experience in managing a team (>50 employees, ideally in a multi-shift system)
• Comprehensive knowledge of shipping and container scheduling
• A fair, motivating, and consistent leadership style
• A strong hands-on approach, organizational skills, and a high level of customer and service awareness
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications
• Proficiency in warehouse management systems (ideally SAP)
• Good written and spoken English skills

What we offer:

• Help shape a brand-new location in Meppen
• 30 days of annual leave with a permanent, non-collective bargaining agreement employment contract
• Long-term career prospects & growth: Benefit from stable future prospects at an innovative company with a wide range of professional development opportunities for individual career growth and continuous advancement. Our talent development and professional growth program is here to support you.
• Modern workplace & integration: Work at a new, state-of-the-art location equipped with the latest technology. A cross-departmental onboarding plan with personal contacts ensures you get off to the best possible start.
• Strong team & events: Enjoy regular team events that foster strong team spirit and make work fun.
• Financial Benefits & Security: We offer a company pension plan for your long-term security and attractive corporate benefits with exclusive discounts and offers. We also look out for your safety with life and accident insurance.
• Mobility & Well-being: Soon you’ll be able to use the Jobrad (leased bicycle)

Have we piqued your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application!

As a global organization, and partof the CMA CGM group,  diversity is critical to our business success; only when we can reflect the cultures, languages, attitudes and local knowledge of our customers, can we succeed. By employing people with different experiences and abilities, we expand our knowledge and increase our creativity and innovation. 

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.