Transport Unit Manager

The goal of the Girteka Transport Department is to provide top-quality, cost-effective, and professional transport services throughout Europe. We are looking for a Transport Unit Manager who is eager to work, learn, and develop in the field of transportation, be responsible for managing a high-performing team, working in a dynamic and constantly changing environment, and contributing to the planning and achievement of the company's strategic goals.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our transportation services.
• Monitor daily activities to maximize cost efficiency of goods transportation, ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage unit‘s budget and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure financial targets are met.
• Implement proactive measures to minimize costs related to transportation process,  maintaining our commitment to excellence.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional development, high-performance, and ethical behavior.
• Effectively partner cross-functionally with Customer Care, Planning, Sales, etc. to achieve performance objectives and strategic goals for the business.

Our expectations

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the logistics industry, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills. Positive attitude, leadership, and the ability to build and motivate a team.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting. Experience with Power BI, QlikView, or MS Dynamics AX (Axapta) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Lithuanian and English. Good knowledge of Russian.
• Proactive, flexible, and open to change and innovation. Committed to continuous improvement and receptive to feedback.

We Offer

We always have a challenge for those looking for one. If complex, large-scale, and impactful projects excite you, we might be just the right fit for you. With us, you will enjoy:

• Career opportunities: Many of our managers have started in entry-level positions at Girteka Group, and as many as 30% of our colleagues move up the career ladder every year.
• Learning and development: We continuously invest in a wide variety of internal and external courses, seminars, mentoring, leadership programs, and offer language courses.
• Health and well-being: We care about how our colleagues feel and we offer them comprehensive health insurance. We also foster a community of gym-goers and athletes. On-site meals are 50% compensated, and you’ll find free fruit and snacks in our kitchenettes and lounges.
• Collaborative culture: We believe that the power of teamwork and social connection enables us to achieve exceptional results. Working in international teams, we strive toward the company’s goals together, sharing experiences and celebrating our joint successes.
• Rewards and recognition: Rewards on work anniversary occasions and values-based behavior, days off during your birthday, and holiday gifts are included. Team-building events, various initiatives, and like-minded clubs. Access to exclusive discounts from our partners
• Base monthly salary: from €4310 to €5390 (before tax). The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate‘s experience, competencies displayed and suitability to the position's requirements.