Manager Shipping

If you are a professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career, this is an exciting role where you will lead end-to-end shipping and logistics operations in a dynamic, international environment. You will play a key role in ensuring efficient, compliant, and customer-focused delivery processes while collaborating across teams to optimize workflows, improve performance, and support global logistics initiatives.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead and coordinate daily operations within the shipping and packaging function to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
• Oversee international shipments across air, sea, rail, and road, ensuring proper documentation and regulatory compliance
• Act as a key point of accountability for import/export trade compliance, customs clearance, and audit readiness
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to meet customer delivery expectations and resolve challenges proactively
• Drive continuous improvement by optimizing processes, systems (e.g., SAP), and workflows
• Support cost-effective logistics strategies in partnership with regional teams
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to improve service levels and operational efficiency
• Support global logistics initiatives, including supplier onboarding, training, and transit time improvements
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team environment while supporting development and engagement

Who You Are:
You focus on building strong partnerships and prioritize understanding customer needs, identifying opportunities that create value and improve outcomes. You take action quickly and decisively, especially in time-sensitive situations, maintaining momentum and delivering results. You collaborate effectively across teams and functions, fostering open communication and shared accountability to achieve common goals. You optimize workflows by evaluating processes, identifying efficiencies, and continuously improving ways of working while remaining adaptable and resilient in changing environments.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Experience in shipping, logistics, freight forwarding, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate teams or projects in an operational environment
• Knowledge of international shipping processes, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make informed decisions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across diverse teams and cultures
• Proficiency in English and Danish (written and spoken)
• A mindset focused on problem-solving, continuous improvement, and accountability

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience working with global logistics networks or regional supply chain operations
• Familiarity with trade compliance standards, customs regulations, and audit processes
• Experience using ERP or logistics systems such as SAP or transportation management tools
• Exposure to freight negotiation, cost optimization, or supplier management
• Additional language skills that support collaboration in diverse, international environments

Our Culture & Commitment To You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.