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Logistics Dispatcher (m/f/d)

Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen Full-time Immediate start
Logistics Operations

GFT Group is one of Europe's leading distributors of South Asian and international specialty foods, supplying thousands of retailers, restaurants and wholesalers across 29 markets. From our central warehouse in Riedstadt, we coordinate daily shipments across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. As our Logistics Dispatcher, you'll be at the heart of this operation - making sure the right products reach the right customers on time, every day.

What You'll Do

  • Plan and coordinate daily transport routes across Germany, Austria and Switzerland
  • Manage our fleet of drivers and external freight partners to ensure on-time deliveries
  • Optimize tour planning to reduce costs and improve delivery windows
  • Coordinate directly with warehouse staff to align picking schedules with departure times
  • Communicate with customers and suppliers in German and English to resolve delivery issues quickly
  • Track shipments in real time and proactively manage delays or route changes
  • Maintain transport documentation, delivery records and system data

What You Bring

  • Commercial training in freight forwarding, logistics or a related field
  • Experience in dispatching, transport planning or logistics coordination is a plus - but motivated career changers are welcome
  • Strong knowledge of the DACH road network and transport regulations
  • Confident with MS Office; experience with transport management systems is ideal
  • You stay calm under pressure and can juggle multiple shipments at once
  • Clear communicator who can coordinate across teams, drivers and partners
  • Fluent German required; good English is a plus. Additional languages (Hindi, Urdu, Turkish, Arabic) are a real advantage in our international environment
Attractive remuneration International team Structured onboarding Growth opportunities Free parking Employee product discounts

Contact

Ankita Jaiswal

Head of HR, Global Foods Trading GmbH

Nikola Tesla Str. 5, 64560 Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen
Tel: +49 6258 98 98 12
Mail: careers.de@gft.group

Truck Driver (m/f/d)

Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen Full-time, permanent Immediate start
Logistics Driving

Every day, thousands of restaurants, grocery stores and wholesalers across Germany count on GFT Group to deliver the authentic ingredients their customers love. As a Truck Driver based at our Riedstadt warehouse, you'll be the final link in that chain - bringing our products from shelf to shop floor. This is a hands-on role with real responsibility: you represent GFT on the road and at every delivery stop.

What You'll Do

  • Deliver goods to customers across Germany on planned daily or multi-day routes
  • Perform vehicle checks before and after each trip to ensure safety and compliance
  • Load and unload goods carefully, following all safety and food handling regulations
  • Ensure full compliance with EU driving and rest time regulations
  • Maintain accurate trip documentation and communicate with dispatch throughout the day
  • Report vehicle issues or maintenance needs promptly
  • Represent GFT professionally at every customer touchpoint

What You Bring

  • Valid driving license class C/CE with driver card
  • Driver qualification certificate (BKrFQG / EU Module 95)
  • Prior experience in freight or distribution is a plus, but not required - we'll train you
  • Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious
  • Comfortable with early starts and flexible scheduling
  • Basic German for customer interactions; additional languages are a bonus
  • Forklift license is a plus but can be obtained through us
Permanent contract from day one Well-maintained vehicles Travel and meal allowances Forklift training provided Free parking Employee product discounts

Contact

Ankita Jaiswal

Head of HR, Global Foods Trading GmbH

Nikola Tesla Str. 5, 64560 Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen
Tel: +49 6258 98 98 12
Mail: careers.de@gft.group

Executive Assistant to Management (m/f/d)

Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen Full-time, on-site
Management Administration

GFT Group is a fast-growing international food distribution company with operations spanning 29 European markets. Our management team oversees everything from sourcing and procurement to logistics, sales and brand development. As Executive Assistant, you'll work directly with the management team - keeping things organized, projects on track and communication flowing across departments and external partners. This is a central role with real visibility into how an international food business operates.

What You'll Do

  • Manage calendars, meetings and daily schedules for the management team
  • Prepare meeting agendas, presentations and follow-up documentation
  • Organize domestic and international business travel, including itineraries and logistics
  • Support cross-departmental projects by tracking timelines, deliverables and action items
  • Handle internal and external correspondence in German and English
  • Maintain filing systems, databases and confidential documents
  • Act as the go-to coordination point between management, department heads and external partners

What You Bring

  • 3+ years of experience as an executive assistant, office manager or in a similar coordination role
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Highly organized with a structured, detail-oriented way of working
  • Fluent German and strong English, both written and spoken
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
  • Discreet, dependable and professional in every interaction
  • Experience in project coordination or a fast-paced commercial environment is a plus
Attractive remuneration Direct exposure to leadership Company events 30 days vacation Free parking & beverages Employee product discounts

Contact

Ankita Jaiswal

Head of HR, Global Foods Trading GmbH

Nikola Tesla Str. 5, 64560 Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen
Tel: +49 6258 98 98 12
Mail: careers.de@gft.group

Reach Truck Operator / Schubmaststaplerfahrer (m/f/d)

Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen Full-time, permanent Immediate start
Warehouse Logistics

At GFT Group, our warehouse is the engine behind everything we do. Every day, thousands of pallets move through our central facility in Riedstadt to feed restaurants, grocery stores and wholesalers across 29 European markets. As a Reach Truck Operator, you'll be a critical part of that engine - keeping our high-rack systems running precisely, our goods moving safely, and our dispatch operations on schedule. If you take pride in doing the job right and want to be part of a fast-moving international team, this is your role.

What You'll Do

  • Operate reach trucks (Schubmaststapler) safely and efficiently in our high-rack warehouse environment
  • Store and retrieve pallets from racking systems accurately and in line with warehouse standards
  • Load, unload and transport goods between storage, production and dispatch areas
  • Support goods receipt and dispatch by preparing, moving and staging products for shipment
  • Carry out daily equipment checks and report any maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly
  • Assist with stock counts, inventory reconciliation and warehouse documentation
  • Keep your working area clean, organized and safe at all times
  • Coordinate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth material flow and timely order processing

What You Bring

  • Valid forklift license (Staplerschein) - reach truck experience required
  • Hands-on experience operating Schubmaststapler in a warehouse or logistics environment
  • Background in warehousing, logistics or material handling preferred - motivated newcomers with the right attitude are also welcome
  • Reliable, punctual and safety-conscious with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
  • Physically fit and comfortable with shift work and physical demands of the role
  • Basic German required; English is a plus. Additional languages such as Hindi or Punjabi are a real asset in our multicultural team
Permanent contract from day one Attractive remuneration Structured onboarding International team Free parking Employee product discounts

Contact

Ankita Jaiswal

Head of HR, Global Foods Trading GmbH

Nikola Tesla Str. 5, 64560 Riedstadt-Wolfskehlen
Tel: +49 6258 98 98 12
Mail: careers.de@gft.group

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