Outbound Logistics Team Leader

Promote a strong safety culture across all logistics activities, ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements and proactively addressing potential risks Coordinate and support daily outbound logistics operations, helping to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products to customers Guide, coach, and support a team of logistics specialists, fostering collaboration, development, and knowledge sharing Monitor transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities, addressing operational challenges and supporting effective solutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, service quality, and overall logistics performance Partner with colleagues in manufacturing, project management, procurement, customer service, and external logistics providers to ensure smooth order fulfillment Support the management of carriers and logistics service providers, including performance monitoring and issue resolution Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs, prepare operational reports, and help identify opportunities for improvement across the outbound process Promote compliance with packaging regulations, customs requirements, and company policies, as well as help create a positive, inclusive, and customer-focused team environment

Hitachi Energy is looking for an experienced Outbound Logistics Team Leader to coordinate and continuously improve outbound logistics activities for our GIS business.

In this role, you will combine operational involvement with people leadership, helping to ensure products are delivered to customers around the world safely, efficiently, and on time. Working closely with colleagues across multiple functions and with external logistics partners, you will contribute to smooth day-to-day operations while supporting ongoing improvements in processes, customer experience, and team performance.

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, combined with strong experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation operations. Experience coordinating or leading teams is essential

• Experience managing outbound logistics activities in an international environment

• Experience working with ERP systems, logistics management systems, and reporting tools

• Strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to operational challenge

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams

• Experience supporting, motivating, and developing others in a collaborative environment

• Fluency in English and German