Specialist, logistics planner

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Step into an exciting opportunity with the dedicated Project Logistics division of a global top 10 forwarder — a team that operates as its own independent unit within a major international group.

This division has undergone remarkable growth in recent years, expanding from 400 to 1,800 people globally through a series of strategic acquisitions. With over €1bn invested in building out its capabilities, this is a team that moves fast, thinks big, and handles the cargo that standard shipping simply can’t touch.

What makes this special
This isn’t your typical Ocean Export role. You’ll be part of a genuinely independent division — not a box-ticking freight desk. The team operates with its own global chartering desk (7–8 specialists), in-house legal resources, dedicated transport engineers, and its own on-site heavy lift assets. No chasing third parties for every move.

You’ll be handling the cargo that standard shipping can’t touch:
Heavy EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) projects
Machinery and factory equipment
Solar installations and power generation components
Oil & Gas infrastructure
Out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo — FCL, LCL, and cross-trades

The scale is significant — think $40m gigafactory builds, 200-container solar plant shipments, and projects generating €1m–€10m in revenue. This team does not focus on small freight.

Every day brings different challenges, from coordinating massive energy shipments to planning entire facility relocations across continents.

What’s in it for you
Location & Flexibility:
~ Based in Hamburg
~2 days home office per week
~40-hour working week with highly flexible hours
~ Part of a small, collaborative and specialist team


Career Growth:
One of the fastest-growing divisions in global project logistics
Flat hierarchy with quick decision-making — no layers of bureaucracy
Opportunity to shape your role: pure Operations, pure Pricing, or a hybrid — genuinely flexible depending on your strengths
Backed by the resources and reach of a global top 10 forwarding group

Compensation:
Salary up to €65,000 for candidates with project logistics experience
Recognition of specialised expertise in this highly demanding field

Your background
The role is open to candidates with 2–5+ years in Project Logistics. Whether you’re coming from an Ocean Export background with project cargo exposure, or you’re already a specialist in OOG and heavy lift, your skills will be valued here.

You’ll be working on Cargowise — full training is provided. Note that the role requires a ZUP (Zuverlässigkeitsüberprüfung) background check for system access, which the company will organise and manage on your behalf.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy complex problem-solving, and want to work on truly impactful global projects, this could be your perfect next step.

Interested?
Ready to explore this opportunity? Reach out even if your CV isn’t perfectly up-to-date — let’s discuss whether this exciting project logistics role aligns with your career goals.

You can also call me at +49 211 418 72000 or message me (Seth Bland) on LinkedIn if you’d like to chat about it further.