Team Lead Logistik & Warehouse (m/f/d)

About Rigaku

Since its inception in 1951 in Tokyo, Japan, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Today, with over 2,000 employees in more than 60 countries and with hundreds of major innovations to its credit, the Rigaku group of companies is a world leader in the fields of general X-ray diffraction, thin film analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, small-angle X-ray scattering, protein and small molecule X-ray crystallography, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray optics, semiconductor metrology, X-ray sources, computed tomography, non-destructive testing, and thermal analysis.
Location:Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt M., Germany

About Rigaku

Since its inception in 1951 in Tokyo, Japan, Rigaku has been at the forefront of analytical and industrial instrumentation technology. Today, with over 2,000 employees in more than 60 countries and with hundreds of major innovations to its credit, the Rigaku group of companies is a world leader in the fields of general X-ray diffraction, thin film analysis, X-ray fluorescence spectrometry, small-angle X-ray scattering, protein and small molecule X-ray crystallography, Raman spectroscopy, X-ray optics, semiconductor metrology, X-ray sources, computed tomography, non-destructive testing, and thermal analysis.
Location:Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt M., Germany

What You Bring

You are a proactive professional who takes ownership, engages people, and actively contributes to the development of our logistics function.

Must-have

• Experience in import, export, and customs processes
• Hands-on experience preparing customs declarations
• Experience leading or coordinating teams
• Hands-on mindset and strong sense of responsibility
• Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken

Nice-to-have

• Vocational training or a degree in Logistics, International Trade, Business, or a related field
• Knowledge of export control regulations or letters of credit
• Experience handling CARNET ATA shipments
• Category B driving licence

Your Role

You will lead our warehouse and logistics team and ensure smooth and compliant movement of goods. In this role, you will work hands‑on in day‑to‑day operations, take ownership, and continuously improve processes.

You will be successful in this role if you:

• Lead your team through example and active involvement.
• Manage import, export, and customs processes efficiently and compliantly.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Keep both operational details and the bigger picture in focus.

Your responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the team
• Preparing customs declarations as well as shipping and export documentation
• Managing import, export, repair, and warranty shipments
• Handling EU and non‑EU shipments
• Conducting export control checks
• Continuously improving logistics processes

How We Work

• We lead by example and work together as a team.
• We take ownership and make decisions quickly.
• We listen, learn from each other, and implement good ideas pragmatically.
• We continuously develop our people and improve our processes.

What We Offer

• Attractive compensation package including a performance-based bonus
• Company pension scheme and JobRad bicycle leasing
• Modern working environment and international responsibilities
• Opportunities to shape processes and contribute your own ideas
• A supportive team and an open company culture focused on collaboration and innovation