Logistics Specialist- Finland

Huawei Ireland Research Centre; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Huawei Ireland Research Centre in Helsinki, Finland is seeking a Logistics Specialist to oversee end-to-end inventory and optimize national logistics platforms. You will manage warehousing, distribution, customs, and cost control while aligning with internal controls and compliance.

The role requires Finnish and English proficiency and a minimum of 3 years in logistics operations. The position focuses on developing local logistics capabilities, coordinating internal and external resources, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in logistics operations.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain / logistics operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Finnish and fluent English are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end physical inventory and identify anomalies including safety risks, discrepancies and overdue stock.
• Develop and maintain the national logistics platform: local adaptation, rollout and ongoing improvements.
• Plan and optimize logistics networks: warehouse layout, transport routes and distribution networks; coordinate resources.
• Design logistics solutions tailored to business needs and product characteristics (e.g., dangerous goods).
• Draft local-market logistics contracts and manage lifecycle contract administration; evaluate service providers.
• Manage warehousing operations (goods-in, storage, picking, goods-out, stocktaking), deliveries and customs clearance.
• Prepare annual logistics budget, monitor budget execution and perform variance analysis; drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Finnish language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Specialist – Finland

Job Location: Helsinki, Finland

Main Responsibilities:

• Inventory physical management: Oversee end‑to‑end physical inventory across all BGs/BUs of the Representative Office in compliance with inventory management policies, guidelines and procedures. Identify anomalies including physical goods safety risks, goods‑document‑account discrepancies and overdue stagnant stock. Drive relevant business streams to conduct root‑cause analysis and develop improvement measures. Escalate critical issues to the Representative Office management team and perform independent oversight duties.
• National logistics platform development and maintenance: Deliver local adaptation and roll‑out of the national logistics platform; sustain ongoing operations and continuously enhance platform and organizational capabilities.
• Logistics network and resource management: Plan and optimize logistics networks covering warehouse layout, transport routes and distribution networks. Coordinate internal and external logistics resources (manpower, equipment, vehicles, etc.) to boost resource utilization and response speed.
• Logistics solution design: Develop and deploy logistics solutions tailored to business‑scenario requirements, customer demands, product characteristics (e.g. dangerous goods) and project‑delivery constraints.
• Logistics contract and LSP management: Draft local‑market logistics contracts and manage full‑lifecycle contract administration. Establish mechanisms for LSP selection, evaluation and cooperation. Conduct regular performance assessments of logistics service providers and drive improvement plans.
• Logistics fulfilment management: Manage execution of warehousing operations (goods‑in, storage, picking, goods‑out, stocktaking), delivery and customs clearance activities, to raise logistics service quality and customer experience.
• Logistics cost management: Prepare annual logistics budget, monitor budget execution and carry out variance analysis; implement initiatives for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Internal control & compliance: Manage logistics‑domain internal controls and ensure compliance with external regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in logistics operations.
• Basic knowledge of supply chain / logistics operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Proficiency in Finnish and fluent English are essential.