Senior Logistics Steering Manager (all genders)
Want your story to be part of our story?
Let’s be inspired together by the joy of storytelling, while also continuing to tell the story of Schleich – and its journey from traditional toy manufacturer to a globally loved brand. Be part of our amazing transformation story.
We will support you, give you ownership, and the opportunity to work internationally and digitally in a dynamic environment. Let’s take on and master all the challenges that lie in store for us. Take the opportunity to grow with us and achieve something tangible.
Working at Schleich. Make your mark.
Senior Logistics Steering Manager (all genders)
in Munich/ Schwäbisch Gmünd
The following adventures await you at Schleich:
- Act as the main point of contact for all logistics service providers (B2B & D2C), including 3PLs, freight forwarders, and carriers in Europe and Asia
- Monitor and optimize key logistics KPIs (e.g., on-time/in-full delivery, cost per shipment, service quality, lead time reduction)
- Lead contract negotiations, SLAs, and ongoing improvement efforts with partners
- Willingness to travel to our Munich headquarters on a biweekly basis
- Analyze transport and warehousing costs to identify savings and improve cost-performance ratio
- Collaborate with finance and operations to build and track logistics budgets
- Implement cost-control strategies and monitor compliance with budgets and cost benchmarks
- Identify automation opportunities and evaluate their feasibility and ROI
- Build and use reporting tools and dashboards to track performance and identify trends
- Conduct root cause analysis of inefficiencies and develop corrective actions
- Support S&OP processes with logistics insights and capacity planning
- Drive logistics innovation by introducing new technologies and best practices
- Lead logistics projects to improve service levels, reduce lead times, and enhance agility
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and IT to align logistics with business strategy
Your story so far:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or similar
- 8+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, including hands-on experience with 3PLs and freight forwarders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in cost control and performance optimization
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency with logistics and analytics tools (e.g., TMS, ERP, Excel, Power BI)
- Experience with global logistics and knowledge of international trade regulations is a plus
No kingdoms nor mountains of gold, but many other rewards:
- Work in a dynamic, diverse environment that offers individual career and development opportunities. All our employees also have access to numerous online courses via our training platform
- Let’s write the Schleich story together. Be part of a motivated team of people who support and inspire each other and celebrate success together
- We aim to please. We offer an attractive, fair salary with additional benefits that are regularly reviewed and updated
- Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
- Appetising. You will receive a food allowance of up to €75.00 net per month
- Every hero must retire one day. That’s why we offer a company pension scheme
- You can also enjoy great discounts on our schleich® products – a great bonus for kids and adults alike
- Save even more with corporate benefits and discover a world of exclusive discounts for various brands and activities
- And what about your adventures outside of Schleich? You can count on 30 days of paid leave per year and a hybrid working model with no core working hours
Would you like to play a part in our story?
Got questions about what the role involves? Want to check the status of your application? Feline will be glad to assist you further: feline.wilkens@schleich-s.com
