Expeditors

Ground Network Services - Central Manager - Europe GNS

Expeditors  •  Onsite  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

About Ground Network Services (GNS)

Expeditors’ Ground Network Services provides a pan‑European linehaul network connecting major markets via centralized air, ocean, and road gateways. Fixed operating schedules and a long‑term procurement strategy deliver reliability and flexibility, while the network design enables agile routing options that absorb market disruptions and imbalances.

As, Ground Network Service Europe is responsible for overseeing the procurement, implementation, and operation efficiency of our linehaul network throughout Europe. The position plays a crucial role in assisting with network design, improving connections, and determining the optimal amount, placement, and type of capacity to ensure cost efficiency while driving operational excellence and productivity. This role also oversees compliance with local and international legislation related to asset rotation and scheduling of fleet vehicles.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the strategy, design, and optimization of the European linehaul network
  • Oversee day‑to‑day operational performance, KPIs, and exception management
  • Manage capacity planning, contingencies, and seasonal demand fluctuations
  • Lead carrier procurement, RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and performance reviews
  • Own the regional transportation budget, costing models, and financial performance
  • Ensure compliance with EU/UK transport legislation, safety, and risk standards
  • Drive data‑led decision‑making, systems adoption, and continuous improvement
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing regional team and collaborate with senior stakeholders across functions

Qualifications

What you'll bring

  • 8–10+ years’ experience in ground transportation or linehaul logistics, including regional leadership
  • Strong background in carrier management, network planning, and supplier negotiations
  • Proven experience managing large, complex, cross‑functional programmes
  • Advanced analytical skills (Excel, Power BI) and familiarity with TMS and transport systems
  • Solid knowledge of EU/UK road transport compliance
  • Fluent English; additional European languages a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Transportation, Logistics, or related discipline (or equivalent experience). Preferred.

Additional Information

**Location- London Preferred (flexible across Europe)

🎁 What We Offer

  • Private Medical insurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Expeditors

About Expeditors

Expeditors is a Fortune 500 service-based logistics company with headquarters in Seattle, Washington, USA. At Expeditors, we generate highly optimized and customized supply chain solutions for our clients with unified technology systems integrated through a global network of over 350 locations in 100+ countries on six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services.

We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility.

To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore.

At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

Industry
Transportation & Logistics
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Year Founded
1979
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