Head of Logistics and Project Manager

Build and own our international logistics backbone.

Are you a logistics expert who thinks like a project manager At Off-Grid Europe we dont just ship boxes; we deploy critical energy infrastructure to rural Senegal remote parts of Africa and emergency zones. We are now looking for a senior digitally fluent logistics professional to take ownership of our global export and purchasing operations and to modernize them into a robust scalable fully digital logistics function.

Location: Pfullendorf Germany Start Date: Immediately Type: Full-time (incl. International Travel)

Tasks

Your Mission: Strategic Oversight & Operational Excellence

In this dual-role you are the backbone of our international operations. You dont just follow processesyou build digitize and lead them.

• End-to-End Project Management: You maintain a helicopter view of the entire logistics chain from supplier coordination to customs clearance to final delivery in Africa and other non-EU markets.
• Process Engineering in Odoo: Logistics at OGE is fully digital. You work natively in ERP systems and take ownership of logistics-related data workflows and structure.
• Complex Export & Customs: You lead the processing of sea and air freight managing all export declarations certificates of origin and Letters of Credit (L/C) for African markets.
• Strategic Purchasing: You negotiate with international suppliers and freight forwarders optimizing costs and securing lead times for critical components.
• On-Ground Problem Solving: You arent afraid to get your hands dirty. When a project hits a snag you are willing to travel to our project sites or ports to resolve logistics bottlenecks in person.

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

We are looking for a senior profile with a can-do attitude and a high level of professional discipline. We are explicitly looking for someone who knows international logistics and customs in practice not in theory.

• Experience: At least 3-5 years of professional experience in international logistics export or supply chain management.
• Customs Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Incoterms 2020 customs law and the specific regulatory challenges of exporting to African nations.
• Digital Mindset: You are fully comfortable working digitally and structurally in ERP systems. You think in workflows data consistency and automationnot spreadsheets and emails.
• Languages: Business fluent in German and English is a must. (French is a plus).
• Mentality: You are a proactive decision-maker who thrives under pressure. You possess a tidy structured working style and the flexibility to travel internationally as needed.
• Africa Experience: Ideally you have already worked on the ground in Africa or have extensive experience dealing with the logistical nuances of the continent.

Benefits

What We Offer You

• Impact: A key role with real responsibility in a company driving the global green energy transition.
• Growth: The freedom to shape your own department and implement your own digital strategies. Direct influence on how logistics is structured digitized and scaled.
• Culture and Benefits: An international team with flat hierarchies and quick decision-making. A fully equipped kitchen free drinks/coffee and regular team events.

We are looking forward to your application!