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JYSK

Scandinavian home furnishings retailer

Transport Manager

Logistics & TransportationPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeValencia, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university education in Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a similar field is required.
  • Substantial experience in transport and distribution management is required.
  • Experience negotiating with logistics operators and transport companies is required.
  • Knowledge of import, export, and customs management is required.
  • Strong analytical ability and results orientation are required.
  • Experience leading teams and managing continuous-improvement projects is required.
  • A high level of English is required.
  • Availability for occasional travel, approximately 20 days per year, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead national and international transport operations for stores, online customers, and the B2B business.
  • Ensure transport capacity is available and maintain effective collaboration with carriers and suppliers.
  • Oversee import, export, and customs-management processes.
  • Resolve operational issues to ensure continuity of service.
  • Drive continuous improvements in processes, quality, and operational efficiency.
  • Control and optimize distribution, transport, customs, and pallet costs.
  • Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities while maintaining high service levels.
  • Participate in tenders and negotiations with transport suppliers.
  • Maintain close communication with Retail, Customer Service, B2B, and other key departments.
  • Coordinate logistics solutions that improve the experience of customers and stores.
  • Act as the transport-market reference point to identify new opportunities and trends.
  • Analyze key distribution and transport performance indicators.
  • Prepare reports and ensure operational procedures are kept up to date.
  • Ensure carriers comply with quality standards.
  • Manage, develop, and motivate the transport specialist team.
  • Set priorities, coordinate tasks, and foster a high-performance environment.
  • Lead onboarding, development, and talent-evaluation processes.

About the Company

JYSK

Scandinavian home furnishings retailer

JYSK is a Scandinavian home-furnishings retailer. The company reaches customers through stores and ecommerce while distribution centers and head offices support the retail network. It sells furniture, mattresses, household goods, and seasonal products. The profile is for the JYSK retail organization rather than unrelated businesses with similar initials. Roles span shops, warehousing, logistics, merchandising, digital commerce, and business support. The workforce connects customer-facing service with the inventory, digital, and commercial functions that keep the retail operation running.

Company size
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Company stage
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Handewitt, Germany
Founded
2010

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