Position: Logistics Specialist
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a Logistics Specialist to manage domestic and international freight operations for a well-established purchasing and engineering company focused on supplying manufactured components and supply-chain services for machinery, automotive, electronics, and industrial equipment companies across Europe and the United States.
This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and offers visibility and ownership within the logistics function. Position offers competitive benefits. Must be fluent in German.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and manage the movement of goods between suppliers, sister companies, and customers
- Handle domestic freight bidding and negotiate transportation rates with carriers and logistics providers
- Track and coordinate freight shipments through third-party logistics (3PL) providers
- Maintain communication with logistics partners, suppliers, and customers to ensure timely delivery and issue resolution
- Manage ocean freight operations, including shipment scheduling and documentation
- Support customs clearance processes, tariffs, and compliance requirements
- Monitor shipment status and proactively address transportation delays or supply chain disruptions
- Perform forward planning to support inventory flow and customer delivery requirements
- Maintain accurate logistics and shipment records within internal systems
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of logistics experience
- Fluency in German required
- Experience with domestic freight coordination and trucking bid processes
- Knowledge of freight terminology and transportation operations
- Experience managing ocean freight shipments
- Familiarity with customs clearance procedures, tariffs, and compliance requirements
- Ability to work independently and operate effectively within a lean team environment
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
