Logistics Specialist (12-18 Month Contract)
Location: Europe
Contract Duration: 12-18 months, with potential for extension
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Logistics Specialist to join a high-performing supply chain team supporting warehousing and spare parts logistics operations across multiple locations in Europe and Israel.
Working closely with the Logistics Manager and cross-functional teams, you will help develop, implement, and monitor logistics activities, ensuring operational excellence, inventory accuracy, and outstanding service delivery. This role offers exposure to international operations and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain alignment between SAP + Baan systems and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Investigate and resolve inventory queries from logistics partners and regional teams.
- Support stock count reconciliations and cycle count discrepancy resolution.
- Resolve inbound shipment discrepancies.
- Monitor and validate supplier performance against agreed KPIs.
- Coordinate and facilitate shipments across multiple locations.
- Provide logistics support to regional teams.
- Produce reports and carry out administrative duties as required.
- Review and approve supplier invoices.
- Support departmental projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor logistics costs and performance metrics.
- Generate logistics reports for internal stakeholders.
- Assist with logistics audits.
- Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
- Deliver exceptional service to internal and external customers while supporting changing business requirements.
About You
You are a customer-focused logistics professional with strong analytical skills and experience working across international and cross-functional teams. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and have a keen eye for detail.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience within supply chain, inventory control, or logistics operations.
- Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs).
- Familiarity with ERP systems.
- Strong inventory analysis and stock management experience.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and formula creation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage changing deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- A proactive approach and willingness to contribute to projects and process improvements.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience presenting information to senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of import and export procedures.
- Experience with reporting tools such as Power BI, Power Query, SQL, SAP, and data integration.
- International travel flexibility when required.
What You'll Bring
- A positive, collaborative approach.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- A commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
- The ability to build relationships across remote and international teams.
- A passion for delivering outstanding service and operational excellence.
If you're looking for a challenging role where you can make a real impact within an international logistics environment, we'd love to hear from you.
