Hybrid Area Transport Manager – Central & Southeastern Europe

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About the role

  • Oversee and optimize transportation activities across Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic, and Hungary
  • Develop and expand transportation pipelines across the assigned countries, focusing on both domestic and cross-border operations
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard new transport partners, ensuring capacity, service levels, and cost efficiency
  • Coordinate and monitor day-to-day transportation activities across the area, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of goods
  • Optimize route planning, vehicle utilization, and scheduling to reduce transport costs and improve service levels
  • Collaborate closely with regional carriers and freight forwarders to maintain smooth operations in all markets
  • Ensure compliance with national and EU transport regulations and internal company standards
  • Support freight tenders, rate negotiations, and contract administration
  • Analyze transportation KPIs and carrier performance to identify and implement improvements
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the transportation function and internal stakeholders (warehousing, customer service, commercial)
  • Escalate and resolve delivery issues, delays, or disruptions while maintaining customer satisfaction
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting across all countries in the area

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Some experience in transportation coordination or logistics operations, preferably across multiple countries
  • Strong knowledge of the transport and logistics landscape in Central and Southeastern Europe
  • Experience in carrier sourcing, route optimization, and transport planning
  • Proficiency in Excel; experience with TMS (Transport Management Systems) is a plus
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken)
  • Knowledge of local languages (Czech, Hungarian, Serbian, Croatian, or Slovenian) is an advantage
  • Ability to work independently across multiple countries and manage cross-border logistics complexity
  • Willingness to travel occasionally across the area

Benefits

  • opportunities for professional growth
  • supportive work environment
  • innovative and high-performing culture

Job title

Area Transport Manager – Central & Southeastern Europe

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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