Inbound & Primary Transportation Manager (f/m/d)
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LocationKöln, Germany; Künzelsau, Germany
Work moderemote
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentSupply Chain Management
Company size5,001–10,000 people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
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Several years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
Strong knowledge of transportation planning, execution, and carrier management
Experience with transportation tenders, provider selection, and contract negotiations
Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation-related technologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international business environment
Fluent in English & German
Further language skills advantageous
Skills
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Benefits
Bicycle leasing
Commuting allowance
Wellness program
Pension scheme
Training opportunities
Meal vouchers
BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more
Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.
YOUR TASKS
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Plan and coordinate inbound and inter-distribution center transportation activities, including transportation volumes and capacity requirements.
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Create and manage transportation orders to ensure efficient and reliable shipment execution.
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Monitor delivery performance and ensure on-time transportation service.
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Assess, select, and manage logistics service providers based on defined performance and cost criteria.
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Audit transportation invoices, manage transportation costs, and identify optimization opportunities.
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Drive continuous improvements to increase transportation efficiency and overall warehouse network performance
YOUR PROFILE
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Several years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
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Strong knowledge of transportation planning, execution, and carrier management.
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Experience with transportation tenders, provider selection, and contract negotiations.
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Familiarity with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation-related technologies.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international business environment.
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Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous
WHY BERNER?
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Job bike leasing (JobRad)
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Commuting allowance
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Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
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Company pension scheme
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Opportunities for further training
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Technically modern equipped workplace
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Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
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Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop
Apply Now – We’re Excited to Meet You!
Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations.
The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is:
“We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.”
With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.
Join our team and shape the future with us!
The BERNER Group as employer, dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow.