Johannes Trautmann
About Johannes Trautmann
Johannes Trautmann serves as the Country Manager for Air & Sea Germany at Gebrüder Weiss, a position he has held since 2019. With a background in logistics management and a focus on operational excellence, he leads a team across multiple locations in Germany and has extensive experience in the industry.
Work at Gebrüder Weiss
Johannes Trautmann has been serving as the Country Manager Air & Sea Germany at Gebrüder Weiss since 2019. In this role, he leads a team across multiple locations in Germany, including Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Esslingen, and Munich. His focus is on developing the Air & Sea division in collaboration with land and supply chain management teams. Trautmann actively seeks to recruit individuals who strive for operational excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Before joining Gebrüder Weiss, Johannes Trautmann held various positions in the logistics sector. He worked at Röhlig Logistics as Group Agent Network Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Bremen, Germany, and later served as Regional Manager Germany West from 2015 to 2017 in Düsseldorf. He also worked at cargo-partner as Managing Director Germany from 2017 to 2019 in Munich. His career began at SRTS as an Account Manager in 2011 for six months in Düsseldorf.
Education and Expertise
Johannes Trautmann studied International Transport Management at Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven, where he achieved a Diplom Wirtschaftsingenieur (FH) from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, he studied at Malteser Hilfsdienst, completing a program in Rettungsassistent/Paramedic from 2000 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in logistics and transport management.
Career Development at Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Prior to his current role, Johannes Trautmann worked at Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H. in various capacities. From 2006 to 2009, he was the Corporate Key Account & Tender Manager Air & Sea, and from 2009 to 2011, he served as the Corporate Route Development Manager for the USA, Canada, and Mexico. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of international logistics.
Early Career and Trainee Experience
Johannes Trautmann began his career in logistics as a Trainee at Lufthansa Cargo DFW/FSA in 2003, where he worked for 11 months in Düsseldorf. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in the logistics industry, allowing him to develop essential skills in operations and management.