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Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Bereichsleiter Transportlogistik Südwest

Logistics & TransportationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeGernsheim, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Completed commercial vocational training as a freight forwarding clerk or a comparable qualification, with relevant experience in transport logistics.
  • Several years of leadership experience in transport, distribution, or contract logistics, ideally with responsibility for multiple locations or managers.
  • Sound knowledge of transport control, dispatching, route planning, freight management, and logistics metrics.
  • Confident use of MS Office applications, TMS, PBI, and WMS.
  • Willingness to travel and work nights.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to planning, ensuring, and adhering to the budget for the assigned area.
  • Ensure optimal distribution of goods to customers.
  • Take overall responsibility for the economic and operational management of internal and external transit points in the Southwest region.
  • Review and continuously improve processes at transit points.
  • Take responsibility for quality metrics, service levels, and continuous improvement measures.
  • Ensure adherence to budget, cost, and productivity targets.
  • Serve as the contact person for sales employees and distribution centers on transport-related matters.
  • Contribute to transport and logistics projects.
  • Lead and motivate subordinate transit-point managers.
  • Independently select transport contractors and negotiate prices within the prescribed framework.

About the Company

Sonepar

Global B2B distributor of electrical equipment

Sonepar operates as an independent, family-owned global distributor of electrical equipment, solutions, and services for business customers. It runs an omnichannel network across 40 countries, with a dense network of brands and 45,000 associates delivering products to the building, industry, and energy markets. Customers access a mix of physical locations, online channels, and support services to source electrical products and sustainable solutions, backed by logistics and expert help. Compared with competitors, Sonepar holds its status as a leading B-to-B distributor through its large-scale global reach, many brands, and a clear transformation to simplify customer purchases via an omnichannel experience while focusing on sustainability. Its goal is to accelerate the world’s electrification and Power Progress for Future Generations through reliable supply, tailored solutions, and responsible operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1969

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