Export & Logistics Lead

Export- und Logistik Manager / Export & Logistics Lead (m / w / d)

We are currently looking for an Export & Logistics Lead for our Cologne office (ideally with a background in export and logistics for example as a Logistik Manager or Supply Chain Manager).

This is your opportunity to make an impact, bring in your expertise and grow with an ambitious team that is transforming the industry.

Why Join Cox Automotive Europe

• Competitive salary (depending on experience) and eligible to participate in the annual bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working model with up to three days per week from home.
• Monday–Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (CET) schedule.
• 28 days holiday plus your birthday off.
• Well‑Being Day each year to relax and recharge.
• Paid Charity Day to support a cause that matters to you.
• Modern office in Cologne (Köln Mülheim near Mühlheimer Brücke / 5 min to Von‑Sparr‑Straße Haltestelle).
• Full training & development opportunities in a start‑up environment.
• A diverse supportive team and a dynamic growing company culture.

What We’re Looking For

• C1 / C2 or business fluent in German & English. Another EU language would be a plus (ES / FR / IT / NL). Spanish or French would be a strong plus.
• Proven expertise in cross‑border automotive export / logistics experience ideally in remarketing or wholesale across multiple EU and non‑EU countries.
• Strong understanding of EU VAT rules for B2B (net) sales and export declarations for non‑EU shipments.
• Proven track record working with logistics providers, freight forwarders and compounds, confident managing buyer‑arranged transport.
• Hands‑on experience scaling a new function or business unit in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable leading change initiatives, writing SOPs and playbooks.
• Proficient with case‑management tools (e.g. Salesforce) and MS Office; excellent written documentation skills.
• Exposure to automation tools (e‑docs, TMS / track‑&‑trace API / EDI integrations).
• Degree in Supply Chain Logistics or Business. Proven experience is equally valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and co‑ordinate the day‑to‑day export operations for vehicles sold on our B2B auction platform across EU and selected non‑EU markets.
• Act as a senior player‑coach, handling complex export cases, making final release decisions and ensuring VAT and export compliance.
• Manage all export evidence (CMR / PoD deregistration MRN / IE599 invoices, carrier docs) and ensure each export case is complete and audit‑ready before closure.
• Coordinate buyer‑arranged collections, verify carriers, schedule pickups and align with compounds.
• Coach and support Specialists, ensuring consistent quality, reduced rework and operational excellence.
• Design and maintain SOPs, templates, checklists, SLAs and quality controls.
• Build and scale a new export function from the ground up, design processes, set standards, implement controls and lead market go‑lives.
• Own country rollouts, plan, execute and oversee readiness training and go‑live support with cross‑functional partners.
• Drive program governance, run weekly risk/readiness meetings, track actions, decisions and delivery milestones.
• Lead provider strategy: source, onboard and manage logistics partners, monitor performance and implement improvements.

Note

This is a senior functional role without direct reports initially. As we scale the team you will gradually step into people leadership and take on line management responsibilities for Export & Logistics Specialists.

Ready to Join Our Team & Make a Difference

Apply now and drive your career forward with one of the automotive industry’s most trusted names.

We’re Committed to Inclusion

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnic background, religion or sexual orientation.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Vacancy

1

Salary

Yearly salary: 50,001 – 999,999,999

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