Coordinator Transportations

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

As ANCS (Automation, Navigation & Control Systems), we transform how vessels perform to create the safest and most efficient journey for our customers – always with the vision in mind to navigate towards a more sustainable maritime industry. With our rich history of pioneering maritime technologies we have defined industry benchmarks.

To be better tomorrow, we need the right talents today to complement our strong team of 650 employees in over 10 countries across the globe with the right skills, experience and a winning attitude.

We are now looking for a

Coordinator Transportations (m/f/d)

to join our team working for a better future.

The preferred location for the position is in Hamburg, Germany.

What you will be doing

As Coordinator Transportations your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• On time, proper and legally compliant commissioning, coordination, and control of shipments for all modes of transport.
• Handling special and emergency shipping requests and designing transport solutions for individual requirements.
• Coordination of all parties involved in the supply chain, including internal departments and external service providers according to customer requirements.
• Communication with service providers, customers, suppliers, and authorities in German and English.
• Creation of transport documentation and statements as requested.
• Tracking of shipments and proactive management in case of issues and delays.
• Planning, management, and control of future volumes, efforts, and capacities internally and externally.
• Compliance with and control of all legal and internal company regulations.
• Carrying out worldwide customs clearance and, if necessary, managing it through service providers.
• Internal and external consulting on logistics, transport, tax, customs and trade finance.
• Handling of hazardous materials.
• Key user activities for software rollouts and maintenance.
• Checking incoming invoices for compliance with negotiated rates and market conditions.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Apprenticeship in Forwarding
• Experience in working with international teams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Proactive communication
• Key user and project tasks as needed
• Strong prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and German

In this role, some travel is required to meet with our customers around the world. Thus, we hope you to be ready to travel approximately 20%, even though most of the meetings are held virtually.

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

For further questions please reach out to Tobias Stracke, Manager Global Logistics and Transportations, through email tobias.stracke@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!

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Last application date: 27/12/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.