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Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission
We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within – more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs – they’re chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Lead and support the districts within Europe to achieve best in class cartage operations as measured through success in Operational Excellence and Financial Excellence. The Cartage Manager Europe will work with Regional Vice Presidents, District Managers and Cartage Managers throughout Europe to implement and continuously improve dedicated cartage models that leverage exclusive use trucking capacity to result in best in class pickup and delivery execution and cartage costs.
The Cartage Manager, Europe will train, mentor and lead the development of expertise surrounding cartage procurement and execution at the district level within Europe. This will include assisting districts with understanding market operating costs, facility strategies, vetting local and national service providers and evaluating the effectiveness of each cartage program. This role will be responsible for the measurement and communication of the cartage programu2019s effectiveness to the European Leadership Team. It is essential an International Transport Manager CPC is held.
Key Responsibilities
? Operational Excellence
Drive high-performance cartage operations across European districts
Monitor KPIs (same-day delivery, on-time performance, dwell times)
Support branches with warehouse setup, processes, and service execution
Ensure best-in-class pickup and delivery performance
? Financial Performance
Manage and optimise cartage cost structures and efficiency
Drive continuous improvement and identify cost-reduction opportunities
Support districts with procurement strategies and supplier negotiations
Ensure visibility and control of cartage program costs
? Systems & Solutions
Collaborate with technology teams to enhance cartage systems and tools
Oversee dashboards to provide clear performance and cost visibility
Champion system improvements across the region
? Leadership & Development
Train, mentor and develop Cartage Managers and local teams
Build strong partnerships with district leadership teams
Support recruitment and development of cartage expertise
Communicate performance insights to senior leadership
What Success Looks Like
u2705 90%+ of eligible cargo managed through dedicated cartage programs
u2705 90%+ same-day / on-time delivery performance
u2705 Year-on-year cost reduction (target: 5%)
u2705 Strong local ownership of cartage programs across all districts
u2705 Improved visibility, efficiency, and service execution
? Skills & Experience
5+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to influence and drive change across multiple teams
High attention to detail with a data-driven mindset
? Preferred
Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field
Strong presentation skills
*This role will be based in our UK LHR branch.
Based On-site LHR Location
?What We Offer:
Private Medical Insurance Including Optical and Dental coverage
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus
Pension Scheme
Bike to Work scheme
26 Work from home Days per year….