Location:
Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Job ID:
R0135021
Date Posted:
2026-06-25
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG
Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
Embrace Diversity and Innovation!
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
The opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Transport & Logistics Specialist to join our Central Europe Cluster Team!
As a Transport & Logistics Specialist for the Central Europe Cluster you will be responsible for transport cost evaluations in our tender projects and a safe and compliant end-to-end transportation planning and execution in our execution projects. You will be managing transportation activities (Heavy lift & Project Cargo) in close cooperation with the Project- and Supply Chain Teams in the countries and you will be part of a logistics team in Germany. The position will be in Mannheim, Germany.
You have a good understanding of project management, and you can demonstrate a deep knowledge of the specifics of transporting heavy and out-of-gauge equipment and of international logistics? If so, we are looking forward to your application!
How you'll make an impact
You ensure close coordination between the project management teams of the cluster countries and the freight companies, brokers and customs authorities
You initiate and maintain close communication with Project Management and Sales to understand the transportation needs of the projects
You support tender projects by providing transportation/logistics costs, including participation in site surveys if required
You are responsible for issuing contracts with freight shipping providers and developing project shipping plans based on SCM procurement planning to achieve the best conditions
You execute transport contracts (mainly rail, road, sea freight) for the cluster countries
You are responsible for managing and following shipping progress and clearance procedure to ensure minimum lead time and within budget
You represent Transport & Logistics function in project kick-offs and subsequent project meetings
If necessary, travel to construction site or loading site to supervise loading / unloading activities
Your background
Bachelor or master degree in logistics, supply chain or related field
5+ years experience in project logistics, or heavy lift transportation and customs
Capability to manage and prioritize multiple time sensitive tasks in a dynamic environment
Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with colleagues from other functions and countries as well as with freight shipping providers
German and English language skills to negotiate with suppliers and form contracts
Advanced IT skills (MS Office applications, SAP)
Willingness to travel (within the Central Europe Cluster)
More about us
Collective wage agreement from IG Metall (Baden-Württemberg) including special payments
Enjoy the flexibility to work from home up to 50% of the time
Flexible working hours (working time accounts)
Motivated, warm team with young and very experienced colleagues
30 days vacation
Use of many fitness studios throughout Germany for your workout
Relocation service
