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Description

Experienced logistics and transportation manager with over 20 years of international supply chain expertise. Focus on transportation networks, carrier management, and cost optimization in complex pan-European structures. Proven track record in network optimization, restructuring, and efficiency improvements while maintaining high service quality.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Köln (up to 50km), Hamburg (up to 50km), München (up to 50km), Düsseldorf (up to 50km), Frankfurt am Main (up to 50km)

Kramp Groep BV
Head of Transportation & Distribution
RETAIL (LARGE RETAILERS)
November 2015 - December 2025 (10 years and 1 month)
Netherlands
• • Led inbound transportation operations and implemented a new Inbound Control Tower solution, delivering €500K cost savings in the first year
• • Redesigned the intra-company linehaul network and cross-docking operations, reducing transportation costs by 10%
• • Improved outbound distribution performance, ensuring consistent on-time delivery to customers across the European network
• • Developed and launched new transport solutions and delivery services, improving network efficiency and customer service levels
• • Led transportation partner sourcing through RFI/RFQ tenders, negotiating contracts and overseeing implementation
• • Managed the annual transportation budget and rolling forecasts, while leading annual price negotiations with transportation partners and consistently meeting budget targets
• • Directed customs compliance and regulatory affairs, ensuring seamless international supply chain operations and clearance processes
• • Successfully implemented new logistics processes between the UK/Ireland and Europe following Brexit
Price Negotiation Tender Management Network Optimization Compliance Cost Management
TNT Innight Management Europe GmbH
Director International Operations
TRANSPORTATION
August 2008 - July 2015 (6 years and 11 months)
Germany
• • Directed the European international linehaul network, delivering €1.5M annual cost savings through strategic network optimization
• • Standardized and streamlined operational processes across European organization and partner networks to ensure consistent service quality
• • Developed innovative partnership models that significantly enhanced European network efficiency
• • Implemented the German VAT regulation "Gelangensbestätigung" across the organization
• • Coordinated the implementation of "Denied Party Screening" processes
• • Supported major international customer RFQs by developing tailored transport solutions
Network Optimization Partnership Management Process Management Price Negotiation
TNT Express Worldwide
Senior General Manager Hubs & Gateways
TRANSPORTATION
January 1998 - July 2008 (10 years and 6 months)
Germany
• • Oversaw customs clearance operations and ensured full regulatory compliance
• • Managed air and road hub operations across Germany
• • Enforced aviation security and dangerous goods regulations, maintaining 100% audit compliance and achieving Regulated Agent Status following implementation of X-ray security screening after 9/11
• • Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality and operational reliability
• • Established and relocated major air hub operations, including Munich Airport, Erfurt Airport, Frankfurt, and Nuremberg Airport
• • Developed contingency plans for air and global logistics networks
• • Implemented Central Customs Clearance at Frankfurt Airport for European inbound shipments
Regulatory Compliance Customs Continuous Improvement KPI Management Leadership