German Speaking Logistics & Transport Coordinator

Ignite.; Coesfeld; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days paid annual leave

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Ignite. is seeking an entry-level logistics coordinator in Coesfeld, Germany. The role involves organizing overseas and cross-border European transport by maritime and road, and guiding tasks from booking to final arrival.

Ideal candidates have a background in logistics or business administration, along with fluent German (C1) and English (B2). The position is on-site with a comprehensive benefits package and 30 days leave.

Qualifikationen

• Education in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent.
• Fluent command of German (C1) and English (B2).
• Methodical, numerically capable, detail-oriented, fiscally prudent.
• On-site work in Coesfeld, Germany.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate overseas and cross-border European transport by sea and road.
• Direct external logistics partners to ensure on-time pickup and delivery.
• Negotiate tariffs and control shipping costs; avoid extra fees.
• Log transport events in central databases with real-time status visibility.
• Inspect import/export records and transport documents for compliance.
• Identify upgrades for logistics software and internal processes.

Kenntnisse

German (C1)

English (B2)

Ausbildung

Logistics / Supply Chain

Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

• Division: Freight Management & Logistics Operations
• Workplace Model: On-site (Coesfeld, Germany)
• Target Experience: Entry-Level / Early Career (0-2 years)
• Language Requirements: Fluent German (C1) and Fluent English (B2)
• Core Tools: Microsoft Office
• Remuneration: €30,000 - €45,000 annually (gross) + comprehensive benefits package

Company Profile & Environment

As an expanding clean energy trading entity, we focus on accelerating global decarbonization. Our core business involves sourcing, moving, and delivering sustainable, waste-based inputs for biofuel generation—including HVO, biodiesel, and biogas - enabling international client networks to shrink their carbon footprint within a circular economic model.

Operating under certified European environmental frameworks (REDcert / ISCC), our organizational ethos rests on market intelligence, dependable operations, and strong working relationships. Team members work side-by-side in a close-knit setting, directly steering logistics workflows and business growth.

Core Responsibilities

• Shipment Coordination: Organize overseas and cross-border European transport via maritime and road channels, guiding tasks from initial booking through final arrival.
• Vendor Operations: Direct external logistics partners, haulers, and service suppliers to ensure punctual collection and drop-off execution.
• Financial Control: Negotiate transport tariffs, regulate shipping overhead, and prevent supplementary fees (e.g., storage, tank washing, or demurrage).
• System Upkeep: Log and update transport events within central databases, maintaining real-time status visibility for finance, trading, and warehousing units.
• Regulatory Documentation: Inspect import/export records, transport manifests, and compliance paperwork to fulfill cross-border freight requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend concrete upgrades for logistics tracking software and internal operational methods.

Target Qualifications

• Education & Skills: Background in logistics, supply chain, business administration, or equivalent practical passion for the industry.
• Languages: Fluent command of German combined with fluent written and spoken English.
• Key Attributes: Methodical, numerically capable, detail-oriented, and fiscally prudent.
• Work Style: Solution-focused and composed when handling urgent operational shifts; strong commitment to working on-site in Coesfeld.
• Bonus Assets: Prior exposure to transport dispatch, freight handling, or maritime/rail/road shipping, along with foundational knowledge of customs declarations and transport forms.

Candidate Fit & Disqualifiers

• Ideal Traits: Meticulous, adaptable, welcoming of constructive input, and motivated to assume early operational accountability.
• Unsuitable Profiles: Candidates seeking remote/hybrid work, lacking the required fluent language capabilities, or holding salary targets significantly higher than the designated bracket.

Employee Benefits

• Purpose-Driven Work: Play a central role in green energy logistics, directly contributing to global carbon reduction.
• Professional Stability: Secure, permanent role offering dedicated onboarding and developmental support for early-stage professionals.
• Direct Access: Streamlined hierarchy featuring direct interaction with executive leadership.
• Time Off: 30 days of paid annual leave.
• International Scope: Broaden intercultural communication skills through daily collaboration with global partners.