Head of Transportation Sourcing & Strategy (m/f/d)

We are the world market leader for reusable packaging containers (RPCs) for fresh food and are constantly optimizing our products.

We help make the food supply cycle for the population more sustainable. With our RPCs, safety for food transport is improved, there is less waste of food and at the same time the lifespan of the products increases. Through our products and the need for less packaging materials we reduce the carbon footprint.

„The future is circular“

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and lead the European transportation strategy, including contracting models, carrier mix, sourcing approaches, and long-term network design.
• Own the full lifecycle of transport contracting across Europe: tenders, renewals, negotiations, SLAs, rate structures, and governance.
• Lead negotiations with carriers, brokers, and 3PL/4PL partners.
• Analyze transportation flows, capacity, constraints, and costs; identify optimization levers such as lane consolidation, routing, load design, utilization improvements, and intermodal solutions for implementation with the greater operations team.
• Partner with operations and planning teams to improve order‑to‑delivery processes, allocation logic, and load‑building practices.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt new processes and deliver targeted cost savings, service improvements, and ESG outcomes.
• Provide structured updates, executive storytelling, and decision-ready materials for senior leadership.
• Lead and develop teams, including managing managers and directing frontline transportation activities

We expect:

• Several years of experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain, or consulting, with a strong European footprint.
• Deep expertise in European road freight markets; intermodal knowledge is a strong plus.
• Proven track record in network optimization, analytics, process design, or operational transformation.
• Strong experience in transport contracting, procurement, or carrier management.
• Experience as a people manager, including managing managers.
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced analytical skills, including Excel and data modeling, with the ability to translate insights into action.
• Familiarity with TMS platforms and digital transport solutions.

We offer:

• Make a difference where it matters – Play a key role in a sustainable and future-proof industry.
• A culture of appreciation and respect – Join an international team where collaboration thrives.
• Flat hierarchies, fast decisions – Your ideas matter and drive real change. 
• Work your way – Enjoy hybrid work and workation options.
• Delicious & healthy meals – Weekly changing menus from our online canteen Bella & Bona, subsidized by IFCO. 
• Unlimited learning opportunities – Access to unlimited LinkedIn Learning. 
• Support when you need it – Our Employee Support Program.
• Modern office – open office spaces, modern and digital devices.
• Boost your energy – Free beverages and a modern fitness centre to keep you going.
• Car parking and seamless transport connections – Enjoy underground parking with charging stations and a train station (S7) right next to our door.

At IFCO, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. IFCO is an equal opportunity employer.