Head of Export (m/f/d) (Manager - Export)

Job Posting: Head of Export (m/f/d) at Kohli Polymers GmbH

About us: Kohli Polymers GmbH is a globally active company and a leading provider of sustainable plastic-based raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products. To strengthen our team at the Jüchen location, we are looking for an experienced Head of Export (m/f/d) who will take on operational and strategic responsibility for our export activities and contribute significantly to the efficient processing of our international business processes.

Your tasks:

• Operational management of exports: Monitoring and controlling daily export activities, including the planning, documentation, and implementation of the timely processing of customer orders domestically and abroad
• Strategic planning: Development and implementation of export strategies to optimize processes and ensure efficiency and compliance
• Preparation and verification of export documents: Preparation and review of offers, invoices, and freight documents, including the organization and monitoring of truck and sea container logistics
• Export customs clearance: Responsibility for export customs clearance and export declarations using ATLAS, including the creation of letters of credit
• Goods management: Recording and checking of incoming and outgoing goods in the warehouse as well as ensuring precise inventory management
• Customer and supplier support: Support and advice for customers and suppliers during the buying and selling processes, including the clarification and resolution of export and logistics problems
• Administrative tasks: Carrying out general business organizational and administrative activities in the area of export

Your profile:

• Completed commercial training, for example as a Groß- und Außenhandelskaufmann/-frau, Speditionskaufmann/-frau, or Industriekaufmann/-frau
• Several years of professional experience in export processing and freight forwarding, ideally in the plastics or chemical industry
• Sound knowledge of export documentation and customs clearance, including experience with ATLAS and letters of credit
• Business fluent English skills in speaking and writing
• Confident handling of common Office software, especially Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High self-motivation, willingness to learn, as well as an independent and orderly way of working
• Strong commercial mindset and sense of responsibility
• Strong communication and organizational skills, paired with a convincing appearance and high initiative

We are particularly pleased about:

• Prior knowledge in the field of international plastics/raw material trade or the sale of technical products/chemicals
• Knowledge in handling ERP systems, inventory management systems, or warehouse inventory programs

What we offer:

• A responsible position with the opportunity to significantly influence the export activities of an international company
• A dynamic and supportive working environment in a motivated team
• Attractive compensation and long-term development opportunities
• A modern working environment with flexible working hours and a positive corporate culture

Application: If you want to bring your expertise to the field of export and take on a key role in our international business, we look forward to your application! Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, CV, certificates) in a single PDF document (max. 5 MB) via email to:

Kohli Polymers GmbH Peter-Busch-Str.31 41363 Jüchen-Hochneukirch Tel: +49-2164-7006-0 Fax: +49-2164-7006-50 Mail: hr@kohlipolymers.com

We look forward to your contact and application!

Additional information: Requirements for the applicant: Basic knowledge: Customer consulting, customer support, sea freight, seaport forwarding, sales, warehouse management Advanced knowledge: Customs regulations, customs clearance, office and administrative work, foreign trade