Deputy Head of Logistics

Tasks

• Logistics Operations & Team Coordination Support the Head of Logistics in the daily management of finished vehicle logistics operations
• Provide professional guidance and support to a team of 8 logistics specialists
• Coordinate and supervise daily activities, priorities within the logistics team
• Support the team in solving operational issues and exceptional cases
• Ensure that agreed logistics processes, standards are consistently followed
• Act as a key escalation point for operational issues
• Prepare and coordinate logistics tenders and RFQs
• Maintain regular professional relationships with LSPs and monitor their operational performance
• Define, calculate, monitor and evaluate logistics KPIs.
• Prepare calculations and analyses supporting the annual logistics budget
• Support the Head of Logistics in monitoring logistics costs and identifying deviations
• Prepare ad-hoc cost calculations and business cases when required
• Maintain and continuously improve logistics-related master data within the company's Transport Management System (TMS)
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency and completeness
• Maintain close cooperation with Sales, Finance, Controlling, IT and other internal departments
• Ensure clear and effective communication between Logistics and internal stakeholders

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in logistics
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or team management experience in a logistics environment
• Fluent / business-level English
• Experience working with logistics service providers and transport companies
• Experience with tendering, RFQs or supplier evaluations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and daily practical use (advanced formulas/functions, Pivot Tables, data analysis, reporting and performance calculations etc.)
• Strong systems thinking and ability to understand complex end-to-end processes
• Confident communication skills
• Decision-making skills and ability to take responsibility

Advantage

• Knowledge of automotive logistics / finished vehicle logistics
• Previous experience in automotive logistics

Our offer

• Attractive office work environment (Budapest Liberty Office) with home office option after the probation period
• A cohesive team, a friendly environment in everyday work
• Monthly cafeteria plan with optional items, annual (performance-based) bonus
• Life and accident insurance, as well as entitlement to private healthcare services
• Other benefits (e.g. fruit day, possibility of language courses, company events)

Would you like to participate in the development and operation of the leading mobility service provider in Central and Eastern Europe? Join a Hungarian automotive group with stable foundations, which is not only a significant player in Hungary, but also dynamically expanding in many surrounding countries!

AW Distribution is the largest member of the AutoWallis group, listed in the premium category of the stock exchange, with the largest sales revenue, which handles the wholesale of Alpine, BYD, Dacia, Farizon, Isuzu, Jaguar, Land Rover, MG, Opel, Renault, XPENG, NIO and KGM brands. We are present not only in Hungary, but also along the Adriatic, in the Balkans, and in some other neighbouring countries.

Central functions of Distribution business unit are representing a great variety of activities such like Accounting, Taxation, Treasury, IT, Project Management, New Vehicle Logistics, Homologation, Parts & Accessories management and Human Resources.

Additional information

• Type of employment: Full-time (40 hours per week) for undefined period of time
• Place of work: 1097 Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 34. (Liberty Office); home office option after the probation period

AutoWallis Plc. is committed to diversity and equal treatment. We consider every application fairly and without discrimination.

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