Logistics Controller

An energy company is currently recruiting a Logistics Controller to work in their Düsseldorf office.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of cable drums to construction sites, coordinating logistical matters, reviewing transport routes, preparing transport applications, and managing logistics costs.

TYPE: Permanent, full-time

WORKING HOURS: 9:00-18:00/8:00-17:00 from Monday to Friday

SALARY: Very negotiable, depending on experience

START: ASAP

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the successful delivery of cable drums including accessories, tools, and other required materials to construction sites
• Coordinating with customers, suppliers, and all other involved parties on logistical matters
• Reviewing transport routes, including necessary measures, and supervising subcontractors
• Preparing VEMAGS applications for transports, including guiding and monitoring subcontractors during preparation, and supporting customers in negotiations with authorities
• Reviewing VEMAGS approval documents and developing solutions if improvements are needed
• Coordinating with the logistics manager at the headquarters in Japan
• Creating required documents and logistics plans in coordination with all involved parties
• Documenting all logistics activities, including processes, guidelines, and changes for reference
• Managing and controlling logistics costs
• Checking delivered goods for quantity and quality, and supervising loading onto transport vehicles
• Providing instructions and guidelines to logistics companies regarding the nature of goods and delivery locations, and ensuring continuous communication to prevent transport damage
• Organizing and supervising the safe temporary storage of power cables
• Regular business travel within Germany required

Ideal Candidate:

• +3 years' logistics experience
• Business level fluency in German
• Solid knowledge of shipping processes, Freight handling, customs procedures
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP
• Familiarity with freight forwarders and logistics coordination
• Analytical skills and solution-oriented approach
• Experience with MS Project or similar software
• Experience within the energy sector would be advantageous

If your application is successful, you will be contacted within two business days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.