Logistics Coordinator Gilching, Germany

Maxphotonics; Gilching; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxphotonics GmbH in Gilching, Germany, is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to manage the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of deliveries, pickups, shipments, and transportation activities on-site. The role serves as the central point of contact among customers, suppliers, warehouses, drivers, and transportation companies to ensure goods move efficiently and on schedule.

Required skills include fluent English and German B2, strong organizational abilities, and experience with logistics and

Qualifications

• Fluent English and German B2 are required.
• Strong organization and time-management skills are essential.
• Experience with scheduling or logistics is preferred.
• Knowledge of incoterms and transportation best practices is expected.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate deliveries and pickups between EU member states and into/out of the EU.
• Assign shipments to drivers, carriers, or transportation providers.
• Communicate delivery and pickup times with customers and suppliers.
• Track shipments and provide status updates.
• Prepare and maintain shipping, delivery, and transportation documentation.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve delays or scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and pickups.
• Work with carriers and suppliers to resolve transportation issues.
• Help optimize delivery routes and transportation costs.
• Ensure shipments are handled according to company procedures and customer requirements.
• Backup other distribution roles as necessary to cover for absence or abnormal workload.

Skills

English fluency

German B2

Organizational skills

Scheduling

Incoterms

Logistics knowledge

Job description

Logistics Coordinator

Position Summary
The Logistics Coordinator manages the day-to-day scheduling and coordination of deliveries, pickups, shipments, and transportation activities. This role acts as a central point of contact between customers, suppliers, warehouses, drivers, and transportation companies to ensure goods are moved efficiently and on schedule. In office role in Gilching.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate deliveries and pickups between EU member states and into/out of the EU.
• Assign shipments to drivers, carriers, or transportation providers.
• Communicate delivery and pickup times with customers and suppliers.
• Track shipments and provide status updates.
• Prepare and maintain shipping, delivery, and transportation documentation.
• Monitor delivery schedules and resolve delays or scheduling conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of shipments, deliveries, and pickups.
• Work with carriers and suppliers to resolve transportation issues.
• Help optimize delivery routes and transportation costs.
• Ensure shipments are handled according to company procedures and customer requirements.
• Backup other distribution roles as necessary to cover for absence or abnormal workload.

Required Skills

• Fluent English, German B2
• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Experience with scheduling or logistics
• Experience with incoterms
• Knowledge of transportation and delivery best practices

Preferred Skills

• Drivers License
• Forklift License
• Experience with Dual-Use or IATA goods shipment
• FIATA

Maxphotonics GmbH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maxphotonics is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

• Gilching, Germany
• Full-time

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