Senior Shipment Planner (m/d/f)

In this role you plan and coordinate complex ocean transports for national and international projects, aligning operational logistics with project requirements. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure transparent, efficient shipment planning and timely execution. You will monitor schedules, adjust plans in SAP-based systems, and visualize shipment data to support internal stakeholders. The role offers impact through process standardization and contributing to a single source of truth.

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications
• Hybrid work system
• Private health insurance
• Extra days’ vacation
• Network of partners with employee discounts
• Opportunity for international career

• Plan ocean transports for national and international projects with a focus on schedule adherence and cost awareness
• Consolidate project requirements during operations to optimize cargo volumes
• Review SAP SCM network plan requirements and derive shipment plans
• Monitor schedule changes and adapt system-based planning accordingly
• Visualize shipment data for internal stakeholders using tools like Power BI
• Coordinate shipment volumes, material availability, delivery strategies, and port selections with internal interfaces
• Provide timely procurement notifications for ocean vessels to Global Procurement or Chartering
• Prepare packing lists to support structured operational execution
• Distribute central information on upcoming shipments to enable downstream processes
• Take a special role in process improvements and data standardization initiatives

• Several years of professional experience in transport logistics, project logistics, ocean freight, or related coordinating roles
• Completed commercial vocational training or a degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a comparable qualification
• Experience managing or coordinating logistics projects with schedule, interfaces, and dependencies
• Strong understanding of operational logistics processes and ability to assess schedules, volumes, and dependencies
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of SAP SCM, SAP R3, and Power BI is advantageous
• Analytical, solution-oriented, proactive work style with accountability
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, international contacts, and partners
• Fluent in German and English (written and spoken)
• Interest in improving processes, data quality, and standardizing working methods

• structured
• communicative
• analytical
• SAP SCM
• SAP R3
• Power BI