German Speaking Logistics & Transport Coordinator
Job Summary
- Department: Logistics / Freight Management
- Location: Coesfeld Germany (100% On-site)
- Experience Level: Entry-Level / Early Career (02 years)
- Required Languages: Fluent German (C1 level) and Fluent English (B2 level)
- Key Software: Microsoft Office suite
- Compensation:gross / year Competitive Benefits
We are a growing renewable energy trading firm dedicated to driving the global clean energy transition. By sourcing transporting and supplying sustainable waste-derived feedstocks for biofuel production (such as biodiesel HVO and biogas) we help our international partners significantly cut carbon emissions and foster a circular economy.
Certified under European environmental standards (ISCC / REDcert) our culture is built on operational reliability deep market insight and mutual trust. We operate in a collaborative tightly knit team environment where every employee plays a hands-on role in shaping our supply chain processes and long-term expansion.
- Transport Management: Direct international road and sea shipments across Europe and global markets overseeing end-to-end operational workflows.
- Partner Alignment: Brief and manage external freight forwarders carriers and service providers to guarantee on-time pickups and deliveries.
- Cost & Rate Negotiation: Secure competitive freight pricing monitor operational expenses and proactively prevent auxiliary costs like demurrage storage or tank-cleaning surcharges.
- Data Management: Input track and maintain accurate shipment milestones in internal system databases to provide visibility across trading finance and warehouse operations.
- Trade Documentation: Verify customs paperwork shipping files and compliance declarations to align with international transport regulations.
- Continuous Optimization: Suggest actionable ways to enhance internal workflows and logistics tracking systems.
- Educational background or commercial apprenticeship in supply chain logistics business management or equivalent hands-on drive for the sector.
- Fluent proficiency in German alongside fluent communication skills in English.
- Strong organizational talent numerical literacy high accuracy and strong cost-consciousness.
- A proactive problem-solving mindsetremaining calm and clear-headed under pressure.
- Preference for working on-site in Coesfeld.
- Initial background in freight dispatching shipping or logistics operations (road rail or maritime).
- Familiarity with customs clearance import procedures or transport paperwork.
- Ideal Mindset: Diligent solution-oriented open to feedback and eager to take early responsibility in a dynamic high-impact sector.
- Incompatibilities: Expectation of full remote setups lack of essential language fluency or salary expectations substantially above the specified range.
- Meaningful Impact: Directly support international decarbonization efforts by managing green energy supply chains.
- Career Growth & Security: Permanent full-time employment with high stability and full on-the-job training for early-career professionals.
- Flat Organizational Structure: Short communication paths with immediate access to company leadership.
- Work-Life Balance: 30 paid vacation days annually.
- Global Exposure: Daily interaction with global partners to strengthen your cross-cultural communication skills.