Head of IT Transport Logistics Department

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of IT Transport Logistics to lead IT functions within a dynamic and expanding asset-based logistics organization in Southern Germany. This leadership role involves overseeing IT support for transport logistics with a strong emphasis on groupage, transport management systems (TMS), electronic consignment notes (eCMR), electronic invoicing, and related processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the IT transport logistics division encompassing multiple complex and fast-developing logistics operations.
• Serve as the principal IT liaison for transport business teams, focusing on groupage, TMS, eCMR, e-invoicing, and broader logistics workflows.
• Promote and implement standardized transport management systems across various sites and business segments.
• Identify technological deficiencies and potential enhancements to optimize smart dispatch, route planning, digitalization, and operational effectiveness.
• Support IT transformation initiatives by integrating fragmented systems arising from acquisition growth.
• Collaborate closely with integration and application development leaders to align IT solutions with strategic technology objectives.
• Contribute to defining IT standards, prioritizing modernization efforts, and shaping the long-term technology roadmap for transport logistics.
• Partner with senior leaders to plan and manage rollout, change management, and execution activities across locations.
• Facilitate the migration from outdated and scattered TMS platforms towards a unified AX / D365 ecosystem.

Experience & Skills Required

• Robust IT expertise coupled with in-depth knowledge of transport logistics operations.
• Comprehensive understanding of groupage and transport logistics is essential.
• Prior experience with TMS systems, digital transport workflows, eCMR, and e-invoicing is highly desirable.
• Capability to recognize technology gaps and implement practical enhancements in the business context.
• Established credibility among operational teams and senior management.
• Proven history of leading standards enforcement, transformation projects, and strategic rollout within logistics environments.
• Must be resident on-site in Southern Germany; only limited hybrid working options are available.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaboratively engage with leadership and stakeholders.

Additional Information

The position requires consistent onsite presence in Southern Germany due to the nature of the responsibilities. Flexibility for some hybrid work is minimal.