Strategy Manager (f/m/d)

Strategy Manager (f/m/d)

Start date 01/01/2027
Time Type Full time
Contract Type
Permanent
Mobile Work Partial mobile working
Reference ID JR124544
Company Name Rhenus Air & Ocean Management GmbH & Co. KG
Locations
Antwerpen, Ashford, Barcelona, Hilden, Schiphol, Segrate
Job Category Project Management
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Contact Person Robert Dembinski
+49 (175) 6804895

Your Benefits

Reference ID JR124544
Company Name Rhenus Air & Ocean Management GmbH & Co. KG
Locations
Antwerpen, Ashford, Barcelona, Hilden, Schiphol, Segrate
Job Category Project Management
Business Unit
Air & Ocean
Contact Person Robert Dembinski
+49 (175) 6804895

Job Description

What you can expect

Strategic Planning & Governance

  • Support the development of the regional and country corporate strategy and assist in prioritizing initiatives and allocating resources and ensure alignment between global strategy, regional objectives and country execution plans.
  • Lead high-impact strategic initiatives that drive measurable improvements in business performance, organizational effectiveness and long-term growth, taking full ownership from opportunity identification through implementation and successful execution.
  • Support with definition of budgets and monthly performance reviews.

Performance Management & Business Intelligence

  • Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement and to support management decision-making.
  • Monitor key business KPIs and establish reporting structures for strategic initiatives.
  • Benchmark country and departmental performance against internal and external best practices.

Executive Support

  • Prepare communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepare and participate in management reviews, strategic workshops and leadership forums.
  • Track key decisions and follow up on agreed actions
  • Coordinate special assignments from Senior Leadership
  • Represent Senior Leadership in selected meetings or projects where appropriate

Process Improvement & Innovation

  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, transparency and collaboration within the geographical scope.
  • Lead and support digitalization initiatives and process optimization projects.
  • Promote best-practice sharing across European countries.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with regional and corporate objectives.

 

What you bring

  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic positions within the Logistics Industry or Management Consulting, Air and Ocean Freight Forwarding knowledge is a plus.
  • Track record of successful high-impact project implementations.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential with the ambition to progress into future management positions.
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and drive business impact.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level presentations.
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Ability to think strategically while ensuring operational execution.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to undertake international assignments and relocate within Europe during career progression.

Business Unit

Air & Ocean

Regardless of whether it is a long-distance shipment or a particularly time-critical shipment, we at Rhenus make everything possible for our customers and partners to get the goods to their destination safely and on time. Our particular strength lies in our global network, which is constantly being maintained and expanded. As part of Rhenus Air & Ocean you can, therefore, expect to find a whole host of exciting tasks all over the world, a wide range of opportunities for personal development, and the chance to take on responsibility in an international working environment.

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Welcome to Rhenus

Where our journey of growth connects with yours.

We are a global powerhouse on a mission to be pioneers in everything we do. United, we make an impact and dare to redefine what's possible. Ready to unlock untapped potential. We are on the fast track. At Rhenus, we thrive on collaboration. Every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. We stand as one global team. Where everyone contributes to our success. Together, we shape the future of logistics and beyond. Empowered by you.

Recruitment Process

Online application

Your documents will reach us quickly and directly via our online application form; depending on the position, a cover letter may be required. In any case, we are eager to see your CV and references – for us, the best way to make a good first impression.

Application screening

Our HR team and the responsible department will take a close look at your application as soon as possible. We will do our best to give you feedback within two weeks. With your agreement, we would also be happy to forward the documents to other business units if the selected position does not work out.

Selection Process

Depending on the position, there are various ways of finding out if we are a good match for each other. In most cases, we rely on a personal interview, on a eye level of course. Online tests, assessment centres or work on a trial basis may also be possible. In the end, the best decision is taken for both sides.

Onboarding

With your commitment, you are a part of the Rhenus Group right away – we are already eager to shape the logistics of the future together with you. To ensure that your start is a complete success, we will familiarise you with everything you need to know about Rhenus and your assignment with us. Your experienced colleagues will guide you every step of the way, and together you will easily master each of your new tasks.

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