Who we are
Have you worked out the logistics of your career yet? You will at Rhenus!
The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.
Join our team and thrive in a dynamic company culture rooted in the values of Entrepreneurship, where innovative thinking is celebrated, Integrity, where honesty and transparency drive our actions, Empowerment, where each team member is encouraged to take ownership and initiative, and Leadership, where we cultivate a collaborative environment that inspires growth and excellence. At our company, these core values aren't just words on paper - they guide our everyday decisions, foster a supportive community, and drive both individual and collective success.
Job Description
Commercial Development
Identify sales opportunities with the sales team
Monitor Irish market rates and trends
Develop competitive pricing and service offerings with product teams
Support customer meetings and presentations
Service Provider Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers and hauliers
Negotiate rates, especially for exports
Ensure competitive and cost-effective haulage pricing
Team Leadership
Lead ocean operations, pricing, and warehouse teams
Set objectives, provide coaching, and drive performance
Oversee daily operations and optimize resources
Track quotation success rates and improve performance
Conduct appraisals and manage performance issues
Customer Relations
Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with trade regulations and company policies
Oversee system accuracy (ROCS) and shipment tracking
Manage insurance claims and improve workflows
Maintain health, safety, and environmental standards
Reporting & Performance
Monitor budgets and cost efficiency
Track KPIs (service, invoicing, delivery, pricing success)
Deliver performance reports and improvement actions
Candidate's Profile
- 10+ years' experience in freight forwarding (sea/air/road/import/export/customs)
- Strong knowledge of the Irish ocean freight market
- Excellent carrier and stakeholder management skills
- Solid operational and financial understanding
- Proficient in Excel and freight forwarding systems
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Relevant logistics qualification (preferred)
- Supervisory or management training
- Good health & safety awarenes
Job Offer
- A young and dynamic work environment.
- The possibility to participate in complex and stimulating projects within an exciting corporate context.
- E-Learning and career growth opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- Remote work opportunity.
- Permanent contracts only
