Team Lead Inbound Transport & Import (m/f/d) at Brenntag · Essen

Team Lead Inbound Transport & Import (m/f/d) Location: Essen,Germany Your Role As Team Lead Inbound Transport & Import (m/f/d), you will lead and manage a team of Inbound Transport Planners to ensure the effective execution of inbound transport and import operations. You will oversee daily operational activities, ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards, and act as the key escalation point between freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders. You will play a critical role in maintaining stable, compliant, and cost-efficient inbound flows to warehouses, customer locations, and hub/tollgate facilities. Responsibilities Lead and manage the inbound transport and import team to achieve operational KPIs and process efficiency targets. Oversee inbound transport planning and import operational flows across ocean, air, rail, and road transport channels. Select, evaluate, and manage freight forwarders, transport providers, and customs brokers. Ensure stable, compliant, and cost-effective inbound and import operations. Monitor operational performance through KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and process excellence within the team. Provide regular performance reports, risk assessments, and improvement plans to the Business Manager Materials Management. Authorize invoices related to freight forwarding and customs brokerage services. Train, coach, and develop Inbound Transport & Import personnel. Conduct regular team meetings and support effective stakeholder communication across departments Your Profile 4–6 years of relevant experience in inbound transport, import operations, or supply chain/logistics management. Proven experience in team leadership and people management. Strong understanding of material flows, import processes, and transport channel management. Solid knowledge of import/export regulations and customs compliance requirements. Experience managing multiple stakeholders across logistics, operations, and external service providers. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and coordination abilities Our Offer Exciting professional tasks and challenges in a diverse and secure working environment with the world market leader in the chemical distribution industry and DAX listed company Arrange your working hours and breaks flexible via your flextime account; Thanks to our company's internal regulation on mobile working, your professional and private life can be combined even better Our personalized onboarding program, guarantees that you will be off to a quick start A competitive remuneration package, including holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, awaits you Take advantage of our company-sponsored pension scheme Benefit from free employee parking and convenient transport connections Our “House of Elements” offers modern and ergonomic workplaces, an award-winning company restaurant, and a selection of complimentary coffee varieties Your well-being is very important to us: Take advantage of our preventive health care offers, running groups, and yoga courses, and enjoy 30 relaxing days of holiday per year Stay fit and do your bit for the environment at the same time: Lease your dream bike conveniently via Brenntag Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. Brenntag TA Team