Logistics Project Manager (m/f/d)

Our client, the Voith Group, is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5.2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, making it one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

We are currently seeking a proactive and motivated professional to join their team in the position of:

Main responsibilities:

• Plans, coordinates, and executes end-to-end logistics for international customer projects, including global project shipments, heavy-lift and oversized cargo, and multimodal transportation via sea, air, and road
• Develops transport and route concepts for complex project cargo, including breakbulk, RoRo, and containerized shipments, considering project requirements, schedules, costs, and operational risks
• Ensures material availability and on-time deliveries by coordinating suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and internal project stakeholders across the international supply chain
• Prepares and manages shipping documentation in SAP and ensure compliance with customs, export control, certificates of origin, letters of credit (LoCs), and international trade requirements
• Coordinates site logistics and final deliveries of machine components and project cargo to international construction and installation sites in close cooperation with project teams, customers, and logistics partners
• Manages freight procurement and external logistics service providers, including the coordination and negotiation of transport services with freight forwarders, carriers, and other partners
• Coordinates packaging concepts with production suppliers and packaging service providers to ensure seaworthy and transport-safe packaging
• Identifies and mitigates logistics risks throughout project execution and continuously improve logistics processes, tools, cost efficiency, and operational performance

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Completed vocational training as a freight forwarding and logistics services specialist, foreign trade professional, or a degree with a focus on logistics, supply chain or a comparable field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in international project logistics, freight forwarding, or export operations, ideally in industrial, energy, infrastructure, or manufacturing environments
• In-depth knowledge of international transport, customs and export regulations, trade compliance, shipping documentation, and letters of credit (LoCs)
• Good knowledge of SAP-based logistics and shipping processes; experience with complex project cargo such as heavy-lift, oversized, breakbulk, or RoRo shipments is an advantage
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, combined with assertiveness, commercial awareness, and a solid understanding of technical processes
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to effectively coordinate international stakeholders, suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and cross-functional project teams

What they offer:

• Competitive salary reflecting your experience, skills, and performance
• Opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale international projects
• Exposure to advanced technologies, innovative solutions, and international best practices
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development through hands-on experience with complex global logistics projects
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with experienced professionals and international teams
• Meal allowance, reimbursement of travel expenses, and free parking

Your application will be treated as confidential.