General Category Manager: Road Freight & Warehousing – Logistics (m/f/d)
TK Elevator is seeking the Global Category Manager for Road Freight & Warehousing in Logistics. This role leads sourcing, contracting, and supplier management for road freight (FTL, LTL), express/parcel (CEP), and warehousing on a global and regional basis.
What We Expect
Strategic Sourcing & Tender Management
- Lead general and regional tenders for Road Freight (FTL, LTL), CEP, and Warehousing.
- Standardize contracts, SLAs, and KPI frameworks across the organization.
- Analyze tender data and cost models to build business cases and recommend awards.
- Drive sourcing and negotiation for major strategic projects (e.g., KSA DC 3PL selection).
Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment
- Serve as SME for road freight and warehousing, aligning regional teams with global strategy.
- Partner with regional PSM and operations to understand local needs and promote scalable, cost-effective solutions.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing and Field teams to ensure service fit.
- Facilitate workshops to map processes, identify best practices, and drive change.
Category Strategy & Supplier Management
- Develop and refine the global category strategy for transport and warehousing.
- Manage key relationships with global/regional 3PLs and carriers.
- Lead QBRs to track performance, reduce costs, and foster innovation.
TMS & WMS Implementation
- Lead end-to-end TMS implementation projects, from scoping to go-live.
- Optimize TMS/WMS operations for automation and performance.
- Translate business needs into technical solutions, working closely with IT and vendors.
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in logistics, with a strong focus on strategic procurement of road freight and warehousing/contract logistics in a large, multinational organization.
- Mandatory, hands-on experience running complex tenders for multi-site 3PL/contract logistics and multi-regional road freight.
- Deep understanding of transport and warehousing cost models, market dynamics, and leading providers in TKE's key regions (Europe and North America are a must).
- Experience with network design and optimization tools is highly desirable.
- Advanced analytical skills, with high proficiency in Excel for network and cost modeling.
- Experience with e-sourcing platforms and knowledge of TMS and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent Influencing & Collaboration Skills: you must be adept at working with decentralized teams, building consensus, and driving change through influence, not authority.
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Mindset: ability to analyze complex, fragmented data and develop data-driven strategies for network optimization.
- Project-Oriented & Structured: methodical approach to managing multiple complex projects and initiatives across regions.
- Pragmatic & Proactive: hands-on mentality to implement practical solutions and lead transformation.
- Strong Communicator & Relationship Builder: ability to build trust and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
What we offer
- Secure job and salary – permanent contract in a technically exciting, stable, and sustainable industry with an attractive compensation package
- Social benefits and an attractive work calendar.
- Teamwork & safety – an open, transparent, and value-oriented culture
- Individualized training plan from your very first day.
- Open, transparent culture with frequent feedback, continuous training, and space to contribute ideas.
Please, send your application in English.
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