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Technology

TransportationLogisticsSpecialist

€58–78k ~AI est. Germany FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Transportation Logistics Specialist. Skills: Transportation management, Logistics operations, International freight, Customs compliance. Manage end-to-end transportation of IT hardware. Coordinate air freight operations”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure timely deliveries; Ensure secure deliveries; Ensure damage-free deliveries; Cost optimization; Logistics continuity; Logistics efficiency; Logistics resilience

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Resolve transit issues; Resolve transit delays; Resolve transit exceptions

Eligibility Requirements

Based in Europe, Eligibility to work in Europe

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5 years experience in transportation, 5 years experience in freight forwarding, 5 years experience in logistics coordination, 5 years experience in supply chain operations, Experience managing international freight operations, Experience managing European freight operations, Experience with air freight, Experience with ocean freight, Experience with LTL/FTL, Experience with multimodal transport, Knowledge of EU customs regulations, Knowledge of import/export processes, Knowledge of cross-border trade compliance, Experience handling high-value hardware shipments, Experience handling sensitive hardware shipments, Experience with RMA workflows, Experience with reverse logistics workflows, Experience using logistics systems, Experience with TMS platforms, Experience with Jira, Organizational skills, Exceptional attention to detail, Exceptional accuracy in documentation, Exceptional accuracy in operational execution, Excellent communication skills, Excellent stakeholder management skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to prioritize effectively, Fluency in English

Nice to Have

Experience in technology environments, Experience in hardware environments, Experience in data center environments, Familiarity with RMA, Familiarity with reverse logistics, Familiarity with logistics operations involving Asia, Familiarity with logistics operations involving Taiwan, Familiarity with logistics operations involving Israel, Additional European languages

What You'll Do.

Manage end-to-end transportation of IT hardware

Coordinate air freight operations

Coordinate ocean freight operations

Oversee RMA processes

Oversee reverse logistics processes

Maintain visibility of active shipments

Resolve transit issues

Resolve transit delays

Resolve transit exceptions

Ensure accurate in-transit inventory tracking

Ensure chain-of-custody documentation

Ensure complete shipment records

Manage customs documentation

Manage customs clearance processes

Support just-in-time delivery

Support staging of hardware

Support deployment of hardware

Monitor logistics costs

Manage vendor payments

Identify cost optimization opportunities

Align logistics execution with schedules

Align logistics execution with priorities

Develop contingency plans

Improve routing strategies

Report on logistics KPIs

Support continuous improvement

Support process optimization

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional environments; Internal stakeholders; External partners; Data center teams; Operations teams

Communication Scope

Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

## Accountabilities Manage end-to-end transportation of IT hardware, including servers, racks, and data center equipment across domestic European routes, international inbound shipments (notably from Asia), outbound freight, and logistics flows involving Israel. Coordinate air and ocean freight operations, including carrier selection, booking, scheduling, and tracking to ensure timely, secure, and damage-free deliveries. Oversee RMA and reverse logistics processes, ensuring accurate coordination with vendors, carriers, and internal teams for equipment returns and replacements. Maintain full visibility of all active shipments and proactively resolve transit issues, delays, and exceptions across multiple logistics lanes. Ensure accurate in-transit inventory tracking, chain-of-custody documentation, and complete shipment records within logistics management systems. Manage customs documentation and clearance processes for cross-border shipments, ensuring compliance with EU and international trade regulations. Work closely with data center and operations teams to support just-in-time delivery, staging, and deployment of hardware. Monitor logistics costs, process invoices, manage vendor payments, and identify opportunities for cost optimization across transportation activities. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to align logistics execution with infrastructure deployment schedules and business priorities. Develop contingency plans and improve routing strategies to ensure continuity, efficiency, and resilience of logistics operations. Track and report on logistics KPIs, supporting continuous improvement through data-driven insights and process optimization. Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, freight forwarding, logistics coordination, or supply chain operations, ideally within technology, hardware, or data center environments. Proven experience managing international and European freight operations, including air frei

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