Senior Global Logistics Specialist — International Shipments

Optics11 Life; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fresh team lunches (5x/week)

Amsterdam-based team

Job summary

Optics11 Life is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Specialist to lead complex worldwide movements of equipment and materials. You will own shipment planning, freight coordination, and shipping documentation while working with the warehouse team on packing and preparation.

The role requires hands-on logistics expertise, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving. You will support cost control, processing shipments, and continuous improvement of procedures in a fast-growing tech

Qualifications

• Five years of hands-on international logistics experience.
• Strong knowledge of air, sea and road freight, Incoterms, customs clearance and documentation.
• Experience with export-control requirements and clearance processes.
• Practical warehousing experience: receiving, stock accuracy, picking, packing, inventory systems.
• Ability to work with freight forwarders, carriers, brokers and customers to resolve issues.
• Strong English, good Excel skills and familiarity with ERP or logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute international shipments for customers, suppliers, subcontractors, demonstrations, deployments, repairs and returns.
• Coordinate freight forwarders, carriers and customs brokers from collection through delivery.
• Prepare and verify invoices, packing lists and customs information for shipments; ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to pack, label and prepare shipments; support warehouse operations as needed.
• Track shipments, resolve delays or documentation gaps, manage risks, and communicate revised delivery plans.

Skills

International logistics

Freight cost management

Export controls

Warehousing coordination

ERP / logistics systems

Excel proficiency

Professional English

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Logistics qualification (preferred)

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ERP systems

Logistics software

Job description

Optics11 Life is seeking an experienced Logistics Operations Specialist to lead complex worldwide movements of equipment and materials. You will own shipment planning, freight coordination, and shipping documentation while working with the warehouse team on packing and preparation.

The role requires hands-on logistics expertise, attention to detail, and proactive problem solving. You will support cost control, processing shipments, and continuous improvement of procedures in a fast-growing tech