Global logistics operator managing land, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics
DB Schenker operates one of the world's largest logistics networks with 76,100+ employees across 14+ countries. The tech stack is enterprise-heavy—SAP ECC, SAP EWM, Dynamics 365, Power Platform—reflecting a traditional large-scale operations footprint. Active projects cluster around real-time tracking, contract management, and fossil-free transport, while hiring skews heavily toward logistics and operations roles (80% of 695 open positions), signaling ongoing capacity expansion and process modernization rather than digital transformation.
Notable leadership hires: Terminal Lead, Freight Director, Operations Director, Warehouse Team Lead
DB Schenker is a privately held global transportation and logistics provider founded in 1872, operating integrated services across land transport, air freight, ocean freight, contract logistics, and supply chain management. The company serves automotive, technology, consumer goods, trade fair logistics, and special events sectors. With headquarters in Germany and operations spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America, DB Schenker manages warehousing, terminal operations, and complex supply chain coordination for mid-to-large enterprises. The organization runs on established enterprise infrastructure (SAP, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau) and is actively hiring across logistics, operations, and warehouse management to handle growing customer demand and regional expansion.
Primary systems: SAP (ECC and EWM), Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 suite, Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), Tableau, plus WMS and ERP modules. SQL and Python support analytics and automation.
Real-time tracking and reporting, contract and sub-contract management systems, transition to fossil-free transport operations, terminal workflow efficiency, and standardized claims procedures—balancing digital modernization with sustainability and operational cost control.
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