VP Global Contract Logistcs Vertical Head Automotive

In this senior leadership role, you drive sustainable growth for the Automotive vertical within Contract Logistics on a global scale. You connect strategy with customer relationships and international teams to translate plans into tangible commercial results. You lead a global team, align regional execution, and push performance across revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction. This is an opportunity to shape international Automotive strategy, nurture key partnerships, and make a measurable impact in a fast-moving logistics landscape.

• senior commercial leadership role with global impact
• shape international customer relationships and account strategy
• international working environment with collaboration and innovation
• competitive employment conditions and international career opportunities

• Lead and inspire a cross-regional team of Global Account Directors and Business Development Managers.
• Translate vertical strategy into actionable global account plans and growth initiatives.
• Align global strategy with local execution by collaborating with regional and functional leaders and the Enterprise Vertical Lead.
• Monitor performance against revenue, margin, and customer satisfaction targets; drive continuous improvement.
• Foster collaboration, ownership, and accountability across the global account organization.

• Significant commercial leadership experience (10–15 years) within global supply chain and logistics.
• Proven track record of managing large, complex customer portfolios and delivering sustainable growth across multiple regions.
• Excellent relationship management and senior-level negotiation skills.
• Professional proficiency in English; German is an advantage.

• strong relationship management
• negotiation skills
• leadership and people management
• global account management
• commercial planning and strategy
• stakeholder alignment across regions