Transportation Logistics Specialist

Nebius Group

Amsterdam

Remote

EUR 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Nebius Group is seeking an experienced Transportation Logistics Specialist to manage IT hardware logistics across Europe and beyond. You will coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including air freight, and handle RMA/RMS processes while working closely with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

You will oversee cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, and compliance across EU regulations, with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and scalable logistics for a fast-paced AI cloud

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics management within tech, data center, or hardware supply chains.
Proven experience managing domestic European and international freight operations (LTL/FTL, air freight).
Strong vendor management, carrier/forwarder relationships, and compliance knowledge.
Experience with RMA/RMS shipments and reverse logistics processes.
Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end IT hardware transport across Europe and beyond, including racks and servers.
Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, including air freight from Taiwan and other origins.
Handle RMA/RMS shipments and vendor/carrier coordination for timely delivery.
Maintain in-transit visibility and develop contingency routing to ensure business continuity.
Work with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, finance) to align logistics with deployment timelines.

Skills

Transportation management

Freight forwarding

Logistics coordination

Vendor management

Jira

TMS usage

English communication

Tools

Jira

TMS

Job description

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in‑house AI/ML infrastructure.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Transportation Logistics Specialist to manage the full scope of IT hardware logistics across Europe and beyond — including racks, servers, and other data center equipment. The role covers domestic European transport between our warehouses and data center sites, inbound international freight from suppliers in Taiwan and other origins into Europe, outbound shipments from Europe as required, and logistics to and from Israel. You will also be responsible for RMA/RMS shipments and ensuring smooth, timely delivery of hardware across all lanes. This is a hands‑on, operationally focused role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent vendor management skills, and the ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, global environment.

Remote - Europe

Based in Europe; Amsterdam preferred, other EU locations considered.

Must be eligible to work in the EU.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Operations

Manage end-to-end transport of IT hardware — rack systems, servers, and other data center equipment — across all lanes: domestic European moves, inbound international shipments (primarily from Taiwan-based suppliers), outbound from Europe as required, and shipments to and from Israel.

Coordinate inbound freight scheduling for both domestic and international shipments, including air freight from Taiwan and other origins, managing carrier and freight forwarder selection and delivery execution to ensure on‑time, damage‑free arrival at European sites.

Handle all RMA and RMS shipments, including coordination with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.

Manage equipment transfers between company warehouses and data center facilities across Europe, optimising routes and minimising handling risk.

Maintain full visibility over active shipments across all lanes and proactively resolve transit issues, delays, or exceptions.

Develop contingency plans and alternative routing strategies to ensure business continuity.

Manage time‑critical air freight shipments where required, including carrier selection, booking, and end‑to‑end tracking to ensure expedited delivery of hardware.

Coordination & Documentation

Coordinate closely with data center operations teams to support staging, buffering, and just‑in‑time hardware deployment.

Maintain accurate in‑transit inventory records and ensure proper chain‑of‑custody documentation for all shipments.

Manage all shipment‑related documentation in relevant systems (Jira, TMS, or equivalent), ensuring records are complete, accurate, and audit‑ready.

Manage customs documentation and clearance processes for all cross‑border shipments, including inbound from Taiwan, transfers within Europe, and shipments to and from Israel.

Process and reconcile logistics invoices; manage payments for transportation operations, including ZIP payments to the appropriate vendors and partners.

Work with the security team to establish and maintain secure shipment protocols and ensure compliance with physical security requirements.

Compliance & Quality

Ensure all shipments comply with applicable regulations — including EU transport and customs requirements for domestic European moves, EU import/export regulations for international freight, and relevant cross‑border trade compliance requirements for shipments involving Israel.

Manage VAT, duties, and customs declarations for inbound and outbound international shipments in line with EU regulations.

Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all logistics activities, supporting internal (SOX) and external compliance requirements.

Establish and enforce SLAs and KPIs with freight carriers, forwarders, and 3PL partners; drive accountability through regular performance reviews.

Identify and elevate compliance gaps or process deviations, implementing corrective actions as needed.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Partner with hardware engineering, procurement, finance, and data center operations to align logistics execution with deployment timelines and business priorities.

Collaborate with OEM suppliers (e.g., Giga, ASUS), primarily based in Taiwan, to coordinate international shipping windows, batch tracking, customs documentation, and inbound scheduling into European facilities.

Coordinate with teams and partners in Israel to manage inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring compliance with applicable import/export requirements.

Act as the primary escalation point for European transport‑related issues across internal teams and external partners.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives through KPI tracking, root cause analysis, and process standardisation.

Planning & Cost Management

Forecast transportation demand based on data center expansion plans, hardware deployment schedules, and capacity needs across European and international lanes.

Identify cost optimisation opportunities through carrier consolidation, routing improvements, and smarter scheduling.

Track and report on logistics costs across all lanes, flagging variances and recommending corrective actions.

Support data‑driven decision‑making through regular reporting, dashboards, and operational analytics.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics management — ideally within technology, data center, or hardware supply chain environments.

Proven experience managing both domestic European and international freight operations, including LTL/FTL, and air freight shipments, carrier and forwarder relationships, and 3PL coordination.

Solid understanding of EU customs regulations, import/export procedures, and cross‑border trade compliance within Europe and with non‑EU countries.

Experience managing shipments to or from Israel is an advantage; familiarity with relevant customs and trade compliance requirements is a plus.

Hands‑on experience with RMA/RMS shipment processes and reverse logistics flows.

Familiarity with TMS platforms, Jira, or similar systems used for shipment tracking and documentation.

Experience managing large, heavy, or high‑value freight (server racks, IT infrastructure equipment) is strongly preferred.

Excellent organisational and documentation skills with a high standard for accuracy and completeness.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work cross‑functionally across technical and non‑technical teams in an international environment.

Self‑starter mindset with the ability to operate independently in a remote environment.

Fluency in English required; additional European languages are an advantage.

Nice to Have

Experience in a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or large‑scale data center build‑out environment.

Experience with Asia‑Pacific supply chains, particularly Taiwan-to-Europe freight lanes, including familiarity with customs brokerage, import duties, and trade compliance.