Logistics Manager

The role

You will standardize, optimize, and lead shipping and transport operations. This includes managing inbound and outbound logistics flows and carrier performance.

What you will do

• Planning, managing, and optimizing end-to-end shipping processes
• Organizing and coordinating domestic and international transportation
• Managing and evaluating freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers
• Preparing and verifying shipping and customs documentation
• Handling and monitoring dangerous goods shipments in compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensuring on-time delivery and tracking overall delivery performance
• Optimizing freight and shipping costs
• Managing cross-functional interfaces between production, export control, procurement, customs, and customers

Required qualifications

• Professional experience in shipping logistics, transport management, and/or freight forwarding
• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or comparable qualification
• Completed commercial apprenticeship in freight forwarding/logistics with extensive professional experience
• In-depth expertise in international shipping, transport operations, customs clearance, and foreign trade law
• Solid knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and classification for road transport (ADR)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Jira, and MS Office (especially Excel)
• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style with a high sense of responsibility
• Business-fluent proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken)

Nice to have

• Certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor ( Gefahrgutbeauftragter , e.g., IHK)
• Additional qualifications in IATA (air freight) and/or IMDG (sea freight)
• Professional background in the defense or security sector
• Practical knowledge of export control regulations and security clearance procedures

Benefits

• Competitive salary and VSOP options
• Relocation support : up to €2,500 and 4 weeks temporary accommodation
• Learning : €500/£450 yearly allowance
• Health & wellness : gym membership and mental health support (Nilo.health)
• Social : regular company events and monthly social allowances
• Enhanced parental leave : 22 weeks fully paid for primary caregivers & 6 weeks for secondary caregivers
• Family support: 5 days of paid family emergency leave, 100% remote work option during pregnancy and phased return to work
• A hands-on onboarding program

About the company

Helsing is a defence AI company. Their mission is to protect our democracies.