Transportation Logistics Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Europe.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete transport process of IT hardware, such as rack systems, servers, and other data center equipment, across both domestic European and international routes.

• Organize inbound freight scheduling, which includes air freight from Taiwan and other sources, selecting carriers and freight forwarders, and executing deliveries.

• Manage RMA and RMS shipments in collaboration with vendors, carriers, and internal teams.

• Oversee the transfer of equipment between company warehouses and data center facilities throughout Europe.

• Ensure visibility of active shipments and address any transit issues, delays, or exceptions that may arise.

• Create contingency plans and alternative routing strategies.

• Handle time-sensitive air freight shipments, which involves carrier selection, booking, and tracking.

• Collaborate with data center operations teams for staging, buffering, and timely hardware deployment.

• Maintain records of in-transit inventory and chain-of-custody documentation.

• Manage shipment documentation using Jira, TMS, or similar systems.

• Oversee customs documentation and clearance for cross-border shipments.

• Process and reconcile logistics invoices while managing transportation payments.

• Work with the security team to establish secure shipment protocols.

• Ensure adherence to EU transport, customs, import/export, VAT, duties, and cross-border trade regulations.

• Keep logistics documentation ready for audits to support SOX and external compliance requirements.

• Establish and enforce service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) with carriers, forwarders, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners.

• Identify compliance gaps and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Collaborate with hardware engineering, procurement, finance, and data center operations.

• Coordinate with OEM suppliers, primarily in Taiwan, as well as teams and partners in Israel.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for transport issues within Europe.

• Promote continuous improvement through KPI monitoring, root cause analysis, and process standardization.

• Anticipate transportation demand based on expansion plans, deployment schedules, and capacity requirements.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and report on logistics costs and variances.

• Support data-driven decision-making through detailed reporting, dashboards, and operational analytics.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, freight, or logistics management, preferably within technology, data center, or hardware supply chain sectors.

• Demonstrated experience managing domestic European and international freight operations, including LTL/FTL, air freight shipments, carrier and forwarder relations, and 3PL coordination.

• Strong knowledge of EU customs regulations, import/export procedures, and compliance in cross-border trade within Europe and with non-EU nations.

• Experience in managing shipments to or from Israel is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with RMA/RMS shipment processes and reverse logistics flows.

• Familiarity with TMS platforms, Jira, or similar shipment tracking and documentation systems.

• Experience handling large, heavy, or high-value freight is highly preferred.

• Exceptional organizational and documentation skills with a strong emphasis on accuracy and completeness.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities; capable of working across technical and non-technical teams within an international context.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

• Located in Europe; Amsterdam is preferred, but other EU locations will be considered.

• Must be authorized to work in the EU.

• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional European languages is advantageous.

• Experience within a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or large-scale data center build-out environment is desirable.

• Familiarity with Asia-Pacific supply chains, particularly Taiwan-to-Europe freight lanes, including customs brokerage, import duties, and trade compliance, is beneficial.

• Background in supply chain analytics, reporting, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

• Awareness of physical security protocols concerning high-value hardware shipments is a plus.

• Experience working in or with logistics operations in the Netherlands, Germany, or other major European hubs is an asset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Opportunities for career advancement and learning.

• Flexibility and a sense of ownership.

• A collaborative and innovative culture.

• Chance to engage in impactful AI projects.

• An international environment with talented teams.

• Fast-paced work atmosphere.

• Encouragement of bold thinking.

• Continuous growth opportunities.

• A chance to make a meaningful impact.

• Trust and genuine ownership in your work.

• Opportunity to influence the future of AI.

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities.

• Accommodations available during the application process.