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Your new job at a glance — As Head of Forwarding with a focus on partner and network management (m/f/d) at DACHSER & KOLB in Kempten, you lead teams, manage partners and optimize processes. You develop our national and international network while ensuring quality, efficiency and service excellence. — Your responsibilities: As department head, you will be responsible for the disciplinary and professional leadership of your team, as well as its targeted development. After successful onboarding, you will act as the central point of contact for your team and work closely with executive management to actively optimize all workflows and departmental structures. You will independently maintain and expand our partner network, including FIDI and IAM, within Germany and across Europe. You will be responsible for contract and financial management between DACHSER & KOLB and our service partners. You will prepare regular reports to support well-founded analysis and control of the successful collaboration and performance of our partner network. You will be responsible for ensuring and monitoring our high quality standards within the international partner network, including performance evaluations and audit preparation. You will implement appropriate optimization measures to achieve service excellence. — What you should bring: You have completed vocational training as a Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services Clerk, a degree with a focus on logistics, or an equivalent qualification. You have solid, several years of professional and leadership experience in the forwarding or logistics sector. Experience in network management and working with international partners is desirable. You have business-fluent English skills, at least B2 level, for communication within the international network. Additional foreign language skills are an advantage. You have strong communication skills and a confident professional presence. You are persuasive, assertive, resilient, and solution-oriented in the way you work. — What we offer: Short decision-making paths and a family-like working environment create a positive workplace atmosphere. Regular events and outings strengthen our team spirit. A wide range of benefits and special offers, including corporate benefits, provide you with numerous advantages in your free time. A structured onboarding process makes it easier for you to get started. Varied responsibilities in a crisis-resistant company. Modern offices in our new building create a comfortable working environment. Individual career opportunities in a growing company. Numerous continuing education and qualification opportunities through the DACHSER network. A permanent employment contract gives you long-term planning security. We also think beyond your time at work by supporting your company pension plan. Christmas and vacation bonuses complete our overall benefits package.