Director Real Estate

GEODIS FF Germany GmbH & Co KG

Brentwood, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Brokerage, Business Case, Business Growth, Career Development, Childcare, Continuous Improvement, Cost Modeling, Cross-Functional, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Design Evaluation, Device Drivers, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Establish Priorities, Finance Software, Financial Analysis, Fitness, Hubs, Logistics, Mentoring, Network Design, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Support, Real Estate, Reconciliation, Return on Investment (ROI), Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Transaction Processing/Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Brentwood, TN
POSTED
14 days ago

Director Real Estate

Who We Are:

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the worlds top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team: (job description)

Real Estate Strategy & Network Optimization

  • Develop and execute a forward-looking real estate strategy aligned with logistics network performance, customer demand, and business growth
  • Optimize a portfolio of ~230 locations, including warehouses, distribution hubs, and branches
  • Continuously evaluate network design, recommending site openings, relocations, consolidations, or exits to improve efficiency and service levels

Lease Lifecycle & Portfolio Planning

  • Own the strategic planning of lease cycles (3-5 years) in alignment with customer contract renewals
  • Define renewal, relocation, or exit strategies well in advance of key decision points
  • Ensure flexibility in the portfolio to accommodate volume changes and evolving customer requirements

Internal Brokerage & Transaction Oversight

  • Partner with the real estate brokerage team to prioritize transactions and ensure execution aligns with strategic objectives
  • Provide clear briefs, business cases, and decision frameworks for site selection and renewals
  • Oversee transaction pipelines, timelines, and outcomes leveraging the full real estate portfolio of GEODIS AMS versus service lines

What you need: (requirements)

  • 8-12+ years of experience in corporate real estate, logistics network strategy, or multi-site operations
  • Strong understanding of network optimization, site selection drivers, and operational requirements
  • Experience working with internal or external real estate brokerage teams
  • Strong financial and analytical capabilities (business case development, cost modeling, ROI analysis)
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally in complex, fast-paced environments
  • Experience in contract-linked or customer-driven site models preferred
  • Familiarity with warehouse, distribution center, or last-mile facility requirements preferred
  • Exposure to network modeling tools or supply chain optimization methodologies preferred

Operational & Logistics Integration

  • Incorporate logistics considerations such as transportation access, last-mile efficiency, dock access, labor availability, and throughput capacity into all real estate decisions
  • Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure facilities support service delivery and scalability
  • Support network redesign initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

What you gain from joining our team: (benefits)

  • Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app.
  • Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through FirstStop Health available first day of employment!
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
  • 401k match
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave
  • Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
  • Free financial wellness programs
  • Daycare discount program
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
    • more!

Join our Team!

  • Visit our website at workatGEODIS.com and chat with our virtual recruiter, Sophie, to fast-track your way to an interview.

OR

  • Text DELIVER to 88300 to Apply1

About the Company

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GEODIS FF Germany GmbH & Co KG