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

2025-15271  

Line Of Business

FREIGHT MANAGEMENT

Position description

Type of assignment

Full-time Regular

Function

Support function - Operations Executive Management

Job title

Ocean Freight Director Sweden M/F

Position requirements and constraints (working hours…)

This is a permanent position, where you can be located in any of our offices in Sweden. Regular travels will be included in the role.

Job description

As Ocean Freight Director, you will spearhead our ocean product department in Sweden, overseeing ocean, road, rail, and terminal activities. Your responsibilities include organizing a unified procurement platform, developing our gateway, and ensuring reliable supplier capacity. You will work in close collaboration with colleagues and partners in Sweden, but also on regional and global level.

Key Areas:
- Be a role model in people management, embodying our leadership principles and organizational values.
- Lead and develop the ocean product team, including about 5 direct reports and two managers.
- Support your team in their daily tasks.
- Part of the Swedish management team.
- Ensure compliance with routines and processes, providing high-level support to the Swedish organization.
- Drive strategic procurement activities with core carriers, and nurture partnerships with global and trade core carriers.
- Proactively look for new alternatives to present carrier structure.
- Main contact to global procurement team, and communication with GEODIS' network and offices to secure allotment and smooth cooperation.
- Align the Swedish organization with global core carrier programs and strategies.
- Involved in strategic RFQs and representing GEODIS in customer meetings.
- Key account responsible for a few strategic customers.

Applicant's profile

To excel in this role, we believe that you have:

- Extensive experience within the freight forwarding industry, with specific knowledge of ocean freight and the Swedish market.
- A passion for developing and motivating others, ideally with experience in leading managers.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
- Experience in procurement, negotiations, and contract logistics is a plus.
- Experience from working with sales and/or customer relations is a merit.
- Proficiency in English and Swedish, with excellent communication skills.

Personal Abilities:
- A leader who fosters team spirit, cooperation, and commitment by setting clear objectives and involving employees.
- An adept relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills.
- Goal-oriented and driven to achieve results.
- Service-minded, and structured, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

We are looking for you who want to work according to our values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Solidarity and Passion.

Working time (%)

100

Monthly Salary

Will be discussed during interview.

Position location

Position place

Europe, Sweden, Gothenburg

Location

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Years of experience in similar position

Confirmed (5 to 10 years of experience)

Driving license

Swedish B-license is mandatory.

Languages

• English (Fluent)
• Swedish (Fluent)