Project Manager within logistics and supply chain optimization

We are looking for a curious and customer focused Project Manager for our Business Solutions team! You will be involved in major customer projects within logistics and supply chain optimization and be a great contributor in our customer dialogues.

If you are a team player who enjoys driving projects, improvements and finding the best solutions for every customer - then this is an opportunity for you. We offer a fun and challenging position where you will be able to develop yourself on a personal as well as professional level.

Our Business Solutions team support our organization with expertise in Supply Chain Management and Project Management, to offer competitive and innovative solutions for our customers. By sharing experiences, best practices and looking into logistics trends to identify new opportunities, we ensure that GEODIS is given a competitive edge in the market.

GEODIS is a global logistics provider with roots in Gothenburg. We are among the top companies in our field, customer focused and working in an international and fast-paced environment. We are certified according to the international standard Investors in People. Our employees are our most important asset, and we strive to be the best workplace for our employees.

About the position

As Project Manager Business Solutions, you are working with complex projects involving our major customers. You support the organization with your expertise in identifying how to add the most value to every customer and project. In this position you will have a large network, both within GEODIS and with external contacts. You will work closely with our Sales team, to identify and build tailor-made solutions for our customers.

Key activities for this role include:

- Driving improvement projects and customer activities with existing customers.
- Contribute to developing new services by transforming customer specific solutions into generic solutions applicable on certain customer segments.
- Run tenders on a consultancy basis on behalf of our existing and potential customers.
- Support in tender processes by analyzing customer requirements and developing value propositions.
- Implementing new business contracts.
- Support the Business Development team to secure existing and gain new businesses.
- Assist the business with advanced Excel exercises, such as reports and analysis.
- Proactive involvement in the company's top 20 customers.


This is a permanent position, starting according to agreement. You can be situated at any of our offices in Sweden. Travels within Sweden may be required occasionally. Business Solutions is part of our Business Development team, with about 40 employees. We are a great team that support each other and have a strong team spirit. GEODIS offers the opportunity to work from home two days per week, weekly breakfast together, a great atmosphere, and much more!

Your profile

In this position, being able to work cross-functionally and having a good understanding of logistic principles is essential. You have a post-secondary school degree within a relevant field and/or previous experience from working several years within freight forwarding or logistics, focusing on customer relations. It is a merit if you have experience and/or education within project management. The position requires advanced skills in Office 365, especially Excel. We are working in an international environment, why proficient communication skills in English and Swedish, written and spoken, is necessary.

We are looking for a candidate who is motivated to grow with the role as Project Manager. Your personality and mindset are of great importance to be successful in this role - we believe that you are curious, eager to develop your knowledge and demonstrate self-leadership. You are able to plan and structure a complex process from start to finish, using your project management skills, customer focus and an analytical approach. We believe that you are a project leader who motivates your team through collaboration, communication and clear expectations.

We are looking for you who want to work according to our values: Commitment, Innovation, Trust, Solidarity and Passion.

Application

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Daniel Andersson, Sales Manager, at +46 70 02 02 333 or daniel.andersson@geodis.com.

Last application date is 2023-05-07. We are reviewing incoming applications continuously, so please do not wait to submit your application. We are looking forward to hearing from you!



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