European Transport Operations Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Kraków, Poland is seeking a Transport Operations Team Leader to oversee road, ocean, and air shipments across Europe.

You will mentor a high‑performing team and coordinate with Sales, Customer Service and Procurement to meet client needs and ensure on‑time delivery. The role requires 4+ years in transport operations or logistics, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of TMS and SAP.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in transport operations/logistics management.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or related field (preferred).
• Certifications such as APICS, IATA, or CILT are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a transport operations team across road, ocean, and air freight in Europe.
• Oversee and optimize shipments to ensure cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Serve as main contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders on transport operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service and Procurement to align on customer needs.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Supply Chain/Business Administration

Tools

TMS

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Hitachi Energy Services SP. Z O.O. in Kraków, Poland is seeking a Transport Operations Team Leader to oversee road, ocean, and air shipments across Europe.

You will mentor a high‑performing team and coordinate with Sales, Customer Service and Procurement to meet client needs and ensure on‑time delivery. The role requires 4+ years in transport operations or logistics, a bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of TMS and SAP.