European Transport Operations Lead

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits supporting financial security

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a General Logistics Operations Team Leader (Professionals) to oversee road, ocean, and air shipments across Europe.

You will lead a team of transport professionals to coordinate, optimize, and deliver goods across multiple modes, collaborating with sales, service, and procurement to meet customer and business needs. The role requires 4+ years in transport operations management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and English fluency, with experience coordinating across

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in transport operations management, logistics, or supply chain management with strong road/ocean/air freight knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (preferred).
• Certifications such as APICS, IATA, CILT are a plus.
• 2+ years leading teams and coordinating cross-country operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing transport operations team.
• Oversee road, ocean, and air freight movements within Europe.
• Ensure shipments are executed cost-effectively, efficiently, and on time.
• Main point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders on transport operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, and Procurement to fulfill orders.
• Manage transport budgets and contribute to cost-reduction strategies.
• Continuously assess and improve processes, workflows, and systems.
• Provide regular reports on performance, costs, and key metrics.

Skills

Transport operations management

Team leadership

English fluency

Cross-country coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business

Related field preferred

Tools

TMS

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a General Logistics Operations Team Leader (Professionals) to oversee road, ocean, and air shipments across Europe.

You will lead a team of transport professionals to coordinate, optimize, and deliver goods across multiple modes, collaborating with sales, service, and procurement to meet customer and business needs. The role requires 4+ years in transport operations management, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and English fluency, with experience coordinating across