Outbound Logistics Team Leader 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Hitachi; Zürich; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Outbound Logistics Team Leader to coordinate and continuously improve outbound logistics for the GIS business, ensuring on-time worldwide delivery and safety.

You will lead a team, collaborate across functions, monitor KPIs, and drive process improvements while maintaining compliance with regulations and safety standards. Fluent English and German required; this is a full-time role based in Zurich.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; experience in logistics operations.
• Experience coordinating or leading teams in outbound logistics is essential.
• Experience managing outbound logistics in an international environment.
• Experience with ERP systems, logistics management systems, and reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving and practical approach to operational challenges.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across teams.
• Fluency in English and German.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound logistics activities to ensure timely and efficient delivery.
• Lead and coach a team of logistics specialists.
• Monitor transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and service quality.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, project management, procurement, customer service, and logistics partners.
• Monitor carriers' performance and resolve issues.
• Analyze logistics KPIs and prepare operational reports.
• Ensure packaging and customs compliance and safety requirements.

Skills

Lead teams

ERP systems

Logistics systems

Reporting tools

English and German

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP systems

Logistics management systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0149100

Date Posted:

2026-10-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is looking for an experienced Outbound Logistics Team Leader to coordinate and continuously improve outbound logistics activities for our GIS business.

In this role, you will combine operational involvement with people leadership, helping to ensure products are delivered to customers around the world safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with colleagues across multiple functions and with external logistics partners, you will contribute to smooth day-to-day operations while supporting ongoing improvements in processes, customer experience, and team performance. Join our team!

How you’ll make an impact

• Promote a strong safety culture across all logistics activities, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and proactively addressing potential risks


• Coordinate and support daily outbound logistics operations, helping to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers


• Guide, coach, and support a team of logistics specialists, fostering collaboration, development, and knowledge sharing


• Monitor transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, addressing operational challenges and supporting effective solutions


• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall logistics performance


• Partner with colleagues in manufacturing, project management, procurement, customer service, and external logistics providers to ensure smooth order fulfillment


• Support the management of carriers and logistics service providers, including performance monitoring and issue resolution


• Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs, prepare operational reports, and help identify opportunities for improvement across the outbound process


• Promote compliance with packaging regulations, customs requirements, and company policies, as well as help create a positive, inclusive, and customer-focused team environment

Your background

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with strong experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations. Experience coordinating or leading teams is essential


• Experience managing outbound logistics activities in an international environment


• Experience working with ERP systems, logistics management systems, and reporting tools


• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to operational challenge


• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams


• Experience supporting, motivating, and developing others in a collaborative environment


• Fluency in English and German

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.