Logistics Project Manager (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy Global GmbH & Co. KG; Erlangen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration package

Employer-financed pension scheme

Opportunities for remote work

Professional and personal development opportunities

Flexible working time models

Job summary

A leading logistics firm in Erlangen is seeking an experienced Logistics Project Manager. The role involves managing complex international logistics projects, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, and coordinating shipping of various cargo types. Ideal candidates should have a degree in business or logistics and solid experience in the logistics field, complemented by strong communication skills in German and English. The position offers flexible working options along with an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Professional experience in logistics, especially in international project management.
• Experience in design, conception, and execution of complex logistics projects.
• Ability to coordinate with internal and external partners in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control complex international logistics projects.
• Coordinate shipping for varied cargo types while managing budgets.
• Check compliance with contract specifications and timelines.

Skills

Logistics management

Budget management

Project logistics expertise

Risk mitigation

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business administration or logistics

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Logistiker/in

A Snapshot of Your Day

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Project Manager to join our GS Solution organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling over-dimension cargo, budget management, project logistics expertise, sea freight logistics, cost control, and risk mitigation. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can manage complex logistics projects efficiently and effectively.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Based on project transport contracts & general transport agreements and on project requirements in terms of timeline and budget, management and controlling of less complex and complex international projects as well as checking of compliance with specifications and services (contractual provisions, costs, prices, deadlines, etc.).
• Shipping coordination of all cargo types (heavy lift items, over dimensioned cargo, general cargo etc.) incl. budget responsibility, recognition & implementation of savings potentials and risk mitigation.
• Consolidation and preparation of the goods by customers priority, to arrange shipping schedule optimal for fulfilling the account of customers and contract sites.
• Assembly of contractual customer requirements in consignment activities considering of laws and terms (control of export, duty, banks, insurances, dangerous goods,) to ensure a timely delivery according to Siemens Energy’s procedures.
• Checking, creating, and coordinating export/ import and duty documents to assure both the compliance of internal and lawful terms and the customer demands.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business administration or similar, preferably in Logistics.
• Professional experience in Logistics; ideally experience in the design & conception, proposal & calculation & execution of international projects with individual customer and country-specific requirements.
• Experience working in international cross-functional teams, coordinating several internal & external interface partners and extensive logistical & contract law knowledge.
• Experience with risk, claim & opportunity management as well as corresponding process knowledge would be desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in German and English.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Excel, Teams Sharepoint, etc.), and basic knowledge in SAP.

Benefits

• In addition to an attractive remuneration package in line with the market, you can expect an attractive employer-financed company pension scheme.
• We also offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder.
• We offer the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity.
• The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self‑determined way, various attractive programmes and learning materials are available for this purpose.
• In relation to the "compatibility of family and work", we have a wide range of offers, e.g. flexible working time models, childcare places at many locations, the possibility of trial part-time work or even a sabbatical.

We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.