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Manager Transportation & Packaging EMEA - Automotive Business

Requisition ID:  24582
Job Category:  Logistics/Demand & Supply Chain
Career level:  Manager
Contract type:  Permanent
Location: 

St-Cyr-Sur-Loire, FR Tongeren-Borgloon, BE Schweinfurt, DE


SKF has been around for more than a century, and today, we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. Our products can be found everywhere in society, making us an essential part of everyday life for people and companies worldwide.  
  
In September 2024, SKF announced the separation of its Automotive business with the objective of building two world-leading businesses, and the role you are applying for will be part of the Automotive business, giving you the opportunity to be a part of shaping a new Company aimed at meeting the needs of the transforming global Automotive market.  
 
Would you like to join us in shaping the future of motion?  We are now looking for a...  

Manager Transportation & Packaging EMEA 
- Automotive Business 


Here you get the opportunity to lead and shape transportation across EMEA, ideal for you who want to drive efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality logistics end to end. In this role, you lead internal teams and manage external freight forwarders and other partners, translating strategic direction and day-to-day needs into reliable execution that supports the business.

Beyond that, you also develop smart, sustainable packaging flows and processes to safeguard the supply of your own and customer-owned material for existing and new business. Ready to make a real impact? Apply today.

Key Responsibilities 

Transportation & Distribution Management 

  • Own the EMEA transportation budget and freight governance, ensuring cost control, accurate invoicing, and timely payments. 

  • Lead end-to-end distribution across road (mainly), sea, air, and special transports, developing concepts (incl. IT integration) and continuously optimizing the network with stakeholders. 

  • Re-conceptualize the network in alignment with the strategic supply chain principles and deploy solutions 

 
Packaging Framework 

  • Own and standardize the EMEA packaging framework to secure the supply of one-way and returnable empty packaging for factories and suppliers, including procurement governance. 

  • Drive performance and compliance by improving flows and suppliers, setting up refurbishment/repair/cleaning for returnable, and ensuring legal/EHS and customer-specific requirement alignment with global packaging. 

 
Team Leadership & Development 

  • Lead, coach, and develop the regional transportation organization, building capability, role clarity, and succession. 

  • Build an inclusive, high-performance culture through visible leadership, accountability, and a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. 

  • Own performance management, including feedback, evaluations, and fair, performance-based compensation. 

  • Sponsor and deliver transformation by translating the EMEA logistics roadmap into priorities, governance, and measurable outcomes, and driving adoption through structured change management. 

  
Provider & Stakeholder Management 

  • Select and manage logistics service providers with Purchasing, incl. standards, governance, and contract lifecycle support. 

  • Act as the operational interface between internal stakeholders (Sales, factories, Control Tower) and providers to deliver customer-focused logistics solutions. 

  • Standardize transportation cost charging and allocation processes across EMEA. 

 
Performance & Optimization 

  • Own transport performance management, define, monitor, and act on KPIs to drive service, cost, and utilization improvements. 

  • Drive continuous improvement and network optimization through KPI-driven initiatives, root-cause actions, and cross-site standardization across EMEA. 

 
We expect you to have 

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. 

  • Extensive logistics experience with a strong focus on transportation and packaging, preferably in an international setting. 

  • Proven leadership experience in managing cross-border teams. 

  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. 

  • Solid understanding of major transport modes and distribution strategies. 

  • Proficiency in logistics systems (e.g., SAP TM) and performance measurement tools. 

  • Fluency in English; French is a strong plus, and additional languages are welcome. 

  • Willingness to travel as needed across the EMEA region. 

 
What We Offer

  • A dynamic role within a global logistics organization. 

  • Opportunities to shape and improve the regional transportation strategy. 

  • A collaborative and international work environment. 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package. 

  • Career development and advancement opportunities. 

 
SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore, we only focus on your experience, skills, and potential. Come as you are – just be yourself. #weareSKF  

 
Some additional information  

This position is located at any of SKF Automotive's main sites in EMEA: 

Saint Cyr (France) 
Schweinfurt (Germany) 
Tongeren (Belgium)  

We offer a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to work from home a few days per week while spending the remaining days at the office. As employment is offered on a local contract, you must live within commuting distance of the relevant SKF Automotive site and be able to be on-site several days per week.  
 
For this position, we are exclusively considering candidates who are already based in one of the listed locations. Please note that relocation, work permits, or visa sponsorship are not approved for this role, and we are therefore looking for candidates who are citizens or legally resident in the respective country.

You will report to Andreas Wartha, Head of Logistics EMEA, located in Schweinfurt, Germany.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Martin Andersson, Talent Acquisition, by email martin.n.andersson@skf.com.  

Please note that we cannot accept applications or CVs via email or LinkedIn InMail.  

Is this you?   

If the answer is yes, please submit your application and CV in English by May 20, 2026.

At SKF, we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this, we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.  

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world’s largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF’s solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.

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