Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area
As a business-oriented, open-minded, and out of the box thinking person with a high international and intercultural understanding I do strongly believe in human relations as the ultimate key factor for a sustainable and partnership-based success. Trust, authenticity, and determination are the fundamental of continuously successful collaboration. To remain continuously competitive in such a fast-changing world curiosity, a strong feedback and learning culture as well as assertiveness and decision-making capability are the important characteristics. I love being on the road, talking to other people and discovering new things.
• Full P&L responsibility for the Air Freight product across Cluster North Europe • Direct leadership responsibility in line with the regional organizational structure • Member of the Senior Management Team with cross-functional leadership responsibility at company level • Strategic and operational development of the Air Freight business across the region • Active contributor to European and global strategic Air Freight Forwarding (AFF) initiatives and transformation programs • Definition and execution of product strategy, commercial direction, and market positioning • Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, productivity, and profitability • Leading organizational transformation, cross-country alignment, and scalable governance structures • Strengthening strategic customer, carrier, and stakeholder relationships across Europe and globally • Steering business growth through sales pipeline execution, procurement optimization, and network development • Building transparent KPI-driven performance management frameworks to support sustainable growth
• Led the strategic and operational development of the European Air Freight business • Full responsibility for performance, profitability, service quality, and compliance across Europe • Managed and developed international Air Freight teams with focus on operational excellence and growth • Strengthened strategic customer and airline partnerships to drive business expansion and service reliability • Responsible for budgeting, KPI management, cost optimization, and financial performance • Drove continuous improvement, process optimization, and automation initiatives across the region • Contributed to European and global Air Freight strategy and transformation projects
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement the company's strategic plans for the German market. Identify growth opportunities, analyze market trends, and create strategies to drive business expansion and increase market share. Operations Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with company policies and local regulations. Monitor key performance indicators and implement process improvements to optimize operations. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentoring, and support to achieve business objectives. Foster a positive work culture, promote employee engagement, and facilitate professional development. Financial Management: Drive financial performance by developing and managing budgets, monitoring financial indicators, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards and legal requirements. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, suppliers, and government agencies. Collaborate with external entities to foster business opportunities and address any regulatory or compliance matters. Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and collaborations in the German market. Evaluate potential acquisitions, joint ventures, or expansion strategies that align with the company's objectives. Risk Management: Assess and manage risks associated with the business operations. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, including compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards. Market Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs. Conduct market research and analysis to identify customer preferences, assess market demand, and refine business strategies accordingly.
Responsibility for global Operational Excellence within FIEGE International Freight Forwarding - Global business implementation - Quality management: Process simplifications, automation, continuous improvement - Customer onboarding - New entity / branch implementation and setup - Compliance and regulatory affairs - Team Management & Collaboration, Investigations & Root Cause Analysis and Project Management - Development and introduction of Business Area wide Operational Excellence Management system and roll-out of standardized process improvement methodologies - Initiation of cost improvement activities - Global project / system definition, implementation and roll-out - Establishment of Policies, Procedures and Guidelines