Logistics Coordinator

Purpose

Responsible transportation of import and export shipments to the correct location within the required timeframe . Handling customs clearance of shipments in accordance with country specific customs laws and regulations

Key Responsibilities

• Transportation services: Booking transport, scheduling deliveries, managing carrier relationships, and overseeing freight forwarders. ​
• Cost Competitiveness: Optimizing transportation mode to ensure timely schedules and cost competitive solutions. ​
• Customs & Compliance: In compliance with import /export laws manage customs declarations. ​
• Documentation: Preparing and verifying required documentation like invoices, certificates of origin, transport documents and customs forms. ​
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating risks like delays, damage, or non-compliance, and managing insurance for shipments.

Requirements ​

• Logistics or commercial education or related field ​
• Experience from transport booking services ​
• Knowledge of customs legislation (e.g., inward processing, Intrastat statistics) ​
• Familiarity with international delivery terms (INCOTERMS) ​
• Letter of Credit is seen as an advantage for the position. ​
• Proficiency in IT systems ​
• Language skills: English is essential; other languages are considered an advantage. ​ ​ ​ ​

Preferred qualifications ​

• Solution oriented mind-set and can-do attitude ​
• The role requires collaboration and communication skills, stress management, and quick, independent decision-making ability. ​
• The role requires continuous training and monitoring of international developments (e.g., changing national and international regulations, economic and political conditions, strikes, accidents, natural disasters, holidays), as well as geographical awareness ​
• Understanding of dangerous goods regulations ​
• Experience from ATA-carnet handling for temporary exports ​
• 5-7 years of experience in the relevant field.