Head of Real Estate DACH (m/f/x)

Head of Real Estate DACH is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the company's logistics and office real estate portfolio across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland .

The role ensures that the real estate footprint supports business growth, operational efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability goals, while aligning regional execution with the European real estate strategy.

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 166 countries and more than 49, 720 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2024, GEODIS generated €11.3 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF Group. 
This position is also open to anyone recognized as a disabled worker.

A variety of tasks are waiting for you, amongst others:

• Define and execute the DACH Sub-Region real estate strategy in line with business objectives and the European real estate framework,
• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of logistics and office properties (site selection, leasing/acquisition, development, optimization, exit),
• Continuously review portfolio performance, utilization, costs, and risks; recommend consolidation, expansion, or divestment actions,
• Lead real estate initiatives for warehouses, distribution centers, hubs, and cross-dock facilities,
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Network Planning to ensure facilities meet current and future operational needs,
• Oversee new site developments, expansions, and major refurbishments, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery,
• Manage the Sub-Regional office portfolio, including headquarters, regional offices, and flexible workspace concepts,
• Drive workplace strategy initiatives (e.g., hybrid work, space optimization, modern workplace standards),
• Ensure office locations support talent attraction, collaboration, and productivity,
• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, acquisitions, and disposals, supported by external advisors where required,
• Manage capital expenditure planning and execution for real estate projects,
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality and compliance standards,
• Own real estate budgets for DACH Sub-Region, including OPEX and CAPEX,
• Deliver cost transparency, savings initiatives, and value creation across the portfolio,
• Prepare business cases and investment proposals for regional and European leadership approval,
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, zoning, ESG standards, health & safety, and corporate governance requirements across DACH Sub-Region,
• Manage real estate-related risks, including lease obligations, market exposure, and regulatory changes,
• Act as the key real estate interface for the MD DACH Sub-Region, Regional leadership teams, and European Real Estate function,
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Procurement, and Sustainability teams,
• Manage relationships with landlords, developers, brokers, consultants, and public authorities,
• Build, lead, and develop the DACH Sub-Region real estate team (direct and dotted-line resources),
• Foster strong alignment with the European Real Estate organization, sharing best practices and standards.

You bring along:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline,
• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate real estate, logistics/industrial real estate, or a related field,
• Proven track record managing logistics and office real estate portfolios in the DACH Sub-Region,
• Strong experience in lease negotiations, site development, and large-scale real estate projects,
• Experience working in a matrix organization with regional and functional reporting lines with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills at senior leadership level,
• Strong strategic and commercial mindset with hands-on execution capability,
• Deep understanding of DACH real estate markets, especially logistics/industrial assets,
• Financial acumen with the ability to build and challenge business cases,
• High level of independence, resilience, and decision-making ability,
• Fluent German and English required; French would be a plus,
• Certification on RICS, MRICS, etc. would be a plus.

You don't meet every single one of the above requirements and you're not our "purple squirrel"? That doesn't matter!

Diversity is the key to success on our excellence@GEODIS journey. Even if not every stop in your career so far meets the requirements of the position, you could still be the right person for the job!

What GEODIS offers you:

• Collegial and open working atmosphere accompanies you from day 1,
• The possibility to work at a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain,
• A strong brand with a good reputation, a global network and excellent products to sell.
• Opportunity to develop yourself in an international organization,
• Hybrid working style and a flexible working schedule.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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