General Logistics Operations Experienced Professional

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Logistics Operations Specialist to coordinate inbound and outbound flows from EU suppliers to the Sweden factory. You will work with freight forwarders, planners, and receivers to ensure timely, cost-efficient transport while maintaining high service levels.

You will monitor transport orders, verify documentation, and support ERP/TMS usage. The role requires 2 years in logistics and English at B2 level or higher, with a focus on accuracy and proactive problem

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in transportation/supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics management preferred.
• English language B2 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate outbound & inbound from EU suppliers to the factory in Sweden.
• Ensure high level of service and cost-effective movement of goods for LBU.
• Communicate in real time with shippers and receivers about service issues.
• Plan and optimize deliveries across Air, Ocean, and Road modes.
• Manage transport orders and monitor drivers to ensure customer service.
• Review and approve freight invoices within settlement processes.
• Share knowledge of local transport market and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organized work habits

Multitasking with ownership

TMS platforms experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics management

Tools

SAP TM

Job description

General Logistics Operations Experienced Professional

You will join to the TT&L (Transport, Trade & Logistics) department, which is a global organization with clear end-to-end responsibility. We are the logistics experts; our role is to ensure the best-in-class logistics setup for their in- and outbound flows across all modes of transport for our businesses.

As a Logistics Operations Specialist you will coordinate outbound & inbound from UE suppliers to factory located in Sweden. Main role is to ensure a high level of service and cost-effective movement of goods for LBU, focusing on real time communication of service issues with shippers and receivers. You will work in fast paced environment and make decisions to meet changing demands of transport requests.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Cooperate with freight forwarders and transport providers.
• Maintain communication with transport service providers to place transport orders, receive confirmation, monitor important milestones and receiving necessary documentation (POD, Invoices)
• Plan and optimize deliveries (considering transport modes: Air, Ocean, Road)
• Manage transport orders and ensure that drivers are monitored to ensure hight level of customer service.
• Calculate total transportation lead time and transport cost in line with agreed rates.
• Take additional initiatives to achieve transport- cost savings with agreed target.
• Ability to justify cost overruns when they occur.
• Review & approve invoices within freight settlement process.
• Local transport market knowledge including equipment, port and airport operations as well as relevant restrictions and regulations.
• Participate actively in local/ global projects implementation.
• Seeking of opportunities of logistics process improvements & developing ERP system.
• 2 years of experience in transportation/supply chain area.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or logistics management is preferred.
• English language B2 level or higher
• Organized, structured and systematic work habits and mindset.
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple tasks with hight ownership
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Experience in working with advanced TMS platforms is preferred (SAP TM)
• Knowledge of transportation rules and regulations including road & air & ocean modes is a plus

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.