Custom Furniture Logistics Manager (m/f) for Hem
Job#: 266154
Positions: 1
Posted: 10/27/2014
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Berlin, GER
Department: Logistics
Category: Logistics
Salary: Salary
Benefits: Full Benefits
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Job Description

Hem, a Fab.com company, is seeking a Custom Furniture Logistics Manager as part of the Hem team in Berlin

The Hem Logistics Team is responsible for efficiently and safely transporting bespoke furniture from our suppliers to our customers all over Europe. The Custom Furniture Logistics Manager leads a team of Logistics Coordinators and works at the interface between producers, various logistics providers, end customers and internal Hem teams, such as Sales, Customer Service and Production. 

Responsibilities

  • Building and leading a team of Logistics Coordinators
  • Ensuring safe and efficient transportation between producers and customers
  • Conducting regular update calls with logistics providers
  • Communicating logistics related issues with customers
  • Scheduling every week’s deliveries and processing order data for different logistics providers
  • Supporting the development of own technologies related to a hybrid supply chain.
  • Supervising customs clearing processes
  • Identifying and managing risk within the logistics activities
  • Manage contractor and subcontractor activities, reviewing proposals, developing performance specifications and serving as a liaison with the organizations
  • Tracking and supervising transport KPIs and deriving actions




Skills/Requirements

Profile

You must

  • Have 3+ year work experience in logistics with the focus on furniture
  • Have relevant experience with leading highly performing teams
  • Have a proficient level of German and English, other languages are desired, e.g., French, Polish
  • Have good analytical and conceptual skills
  • Be even-tempered, respectful as well as assertive
  • Be a great trouble-shooter and have improvisation skills
  • Enjoy communicating with multiple parties to achieve the best possible results for our customers
  • Be flexible and comfortable adapting to new processes and systems

About Hem

Hem is building a new global home for design. We create original, timeless furniture and interior accessories together with the most exciting and talented designers of today. Hem means Home. And home is where the heart is. Our heart is truly global, with teams working from Berlin, Helsinki, New York, Pune, Stockholm and Warsaw. Hem imagines a near future where a majority of home furnishings are purchased online. We plan to lead that evolution. The Hem collection will launch on September 30, 2014 at http://hem.com/
 

Although we’re spread over three continents and six countries, we’re still a small team at Hem and every day varies, which makes this job amazing! We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about design, with lots of energy, exciting ideas and initiatives.
 
You need to: Be extremely well organized, methodical and efficient, with a good dose of common sense and humor. Hold an academic degree. Enjoy the freedom and responsibility that come with working at a fast-moving startup.

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