Logistics Specialist
Solplanet · Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Apply & track with Apply EdgeDescription:1. Document and System Management
- Create, organize, and archive shipping documents, transportation records, customs clearance files, and other logistics documentation, ensuring accurate entry into ERP, WMS, and other systems for full traceability.
- Maintain logistics data in real time, synchronizing information on goods received, dispatched, and in transit status.2. Transportation and Distribution Coordination
- Coordinate with carriers (sea, air, and land freight) to arrange goods receipt and delivery, manage daily transportation tasks, track shipment status, and promptly address anomalies such as delays or damage.
- Support carrier selection and cost optimization through rate comparisons and service evaluations.3. Communication and Cross Functional Coordination
- Liaise with internal teams including procurement, sales, and warehouse, as well as external customers, carriers, and freight forwarders, to facilitate order processing, handover, and issue resolution.4. Reporting and Cost Support
- Compile logistics-related data and generate reports on transportation, inventory, and costs, assisting in logistics performance analysis.
- Participate in invoice verification, cost accrual, and settlement processes to support cost control efforts.5. Ad Hoc and Special TasksComplete special assignments as directed by supervisors, such as coordinating cross-region shipments or return logistics, and support process improvements and equipment management initiativesRequirementsEducation & Major:Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or related fields.Skills & Abilities:Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (basic Excel functions required). Experience with ERP, TMS, or other logistics systems is a plus.Detail-oriented with strong numerical sensitivity, excellent communication, coordination, and teamwork skills.English and German proficiency at a working level is required; Chinese or other foreign languages are an advantage.Additional Requirements:Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and willingness to work overtime when necessary. Prior internship or work experience in logistics or warehousing is preferred.