General information
Legal entity
GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group.
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.
Reference
2025-15326
Line Of Business
FREIGHT MANAGEMENT
Position description
Type of assignment
Full-time Regular
Function
Operational activities - Operations Local Management
Job title
Operations Manager - Sea Export M/F
Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)
Normal office hours.
The position is a permanent employment, placed at our HQ office in Gothenburg, Sweden.
Job description
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the daily operations and business activities for one of our major customer accounts in Sweden. The department consists of about 30 employees, who coordinate ocean freight for our customer. You will be responsible for one of the teams within the department, about ten employees. You will have a close collaboration with managers, specialists and the other teams within the department, but also colleagues, customer representatives and suppliers globally.
Key areas:
- Be a role model in people management, embodying our leadership principles and organizational values.
- Lead and develop your team, with full responsibility for employee management.
- Responsible for daily operations and be the customer's main contact for day-to-day operational issues.
- Ensure implementation of new SOPs and processes, in alignment with company policies and routines.
- Represent the team/department and the company in customer activities and meetings.
Applicant's profile
We are looking för a people and business-oriented leader with a passion for ocean freight and customer relations. To excel in this role, we believe that you have:
- Extensive experience of working with freight forwarding in the Swedish market, preferably ocean export.
- A passion for developing and motivating others, with previous experience from leading a team.
- A post-secondary degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Proficiency in English and Swedish, with strong communication skills.
- Experience from working in our production system CargoWise1 is a plus.
Personal Abilities:
- A leader who fosters team spirit, cooperation, and commitment by involving employees and defining clear objectives.
- A relationship builder with good collaboration- and interpersonal skills.
- Solutions-oriented and driven to achieve results.
- Customer focused and passionate about delivering high quality service and support.
- Structured and interest for developing processes and working methods.
Working time (%)
100
Monthly Salary
Will be discussed during interview.
Position location
Position place
Europe, Sweden, Gothenburg
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
ASSOCIATE DEGREE / VOCATIONAL STUDIES
Years of experience in similar position
Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)
