KNDS | Germany | 34xxx Kassel | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 21.08.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Department Shipping (m/f/d)
KNDS Germany develops, manufactures and maintains a wide-spread product portfolio as a system house. These include combat tanks, highly protected wheel vehicles, artillery systems, military bridges, customer service and training solutions. As part of the KNDS Group, we stand for the start of the consolidation of the industry for military land systems in Europe. We offer highly interesting, complex and challenging activities in a collegial environment. Our employees appreciate this, whether in development, production or administration. We successfully combine innovative capability with tradition and many years of experience.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As Head of Department of Shipment, ensure the professional and disciplinary leadership of employees in shipping The position includes the continuous optimization of logistics processes in commercial and technical shipping You support the further development of IT projects for the identification of key figures and the collection according to the EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR) in the commodity economy system The selection of suitable external suppliers is in your hand In addition, you will take care of the monitoring of freight cost development and freight forwarding framework contracts and the preparation of procurement procedures for transport projects You conduct price negotiations with suppliers Participation in project meetings and shopfloorboards of adjacent areas is another part of your activity Monitoring compliance with work safety issues and compliance with safety and quality standards complete your work
You have a specialist in freight transport and logistics or logistics-specific studies with a focus on shipping/transport as well as several years of professional and management responsibility In addition, a structured, solution-oriented and responsible way of working You are characterized by high organisational and team skills Special knowledge in the areas of heavy and large-scale transport, main transport carrier truck/seaship/aircraft, hazardous goods handling, cargo securing as well as knowledge in the field of customs/external trade complete your profile
Secure employer Attractive payment by IG metal tariff contract Kita grant Christmas and holiday money Development 30 days off Staff parking Bike leasing Fitness & Health Services Occupational pension Canteen Flexible sliding time controls Grant for the Deutschlandticket Company doctor Corporate Benefits
Location
 | KNDS | |
| 34127 Kassel | ||
| Germany |
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