Job Description

At APL Logistics, we focus on connecting supply chains across Automotive, Consumer, Industrial, and Retail sectors, globally. Join us and discover how our business within this industry is dependent on our network of passionate colleagues, clients, and partners.

Together, we inspire business, drive trade, and make life run more smoothly for everyone – including you. What’s our secret? Never thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘You’. Inclusive, welcoming, and supportive: we work as one. And as one, we deliver.

Right now, we’re looking for a new colleague to join our Operations Team in the position of Import Operations Coordinator

This position plays a critical role in managing of “Destination Control Tower” activities, b uilding and maintaining good operational relationships with end customers who entrust us with their supply chain management

Main Responsibilities:

• Management of “Destination Control Tower” activities

• Release of containers from the carrier or receiving agent including return of empty containers

• Coordination and arrangement of delivery dates with the customer DC and its partners

• Arrangement of national and international last mile transportation with hauliers including T1 creation

• Arrangement of customs clearance with brokers

• Coordination and arrangement of physical inspections with local authorities

• Monitoring and control of all containers including event data tracking

• Monitoring costs, reporting/administrative work

What we are looking for:

• 3-5 years’ working experience preferably in freight forwarding, transportation, logistics, foreign trade

• Familiar with customs processes in the EU (high-level)

• Good communication and diplomatic skills

• Customer service mentality

• German language (native and/or C-level), good (or even) very good English skills

• Nice to have - experience with operational systems, freight management systems, Dakosy/dbh, IMP platform, German Ports, etc.

What we are offering:

• 13th salary

• Participation in our global Cash Bonus Plan

• Employer funded public transport ticket (HVV ProfiTicket) or transportation allowance

• Company pensions scheme (bAV)

• Flexible working times & a hybrid work model

• Regular trainings and excellent development opportunities within APL Logistics globally

• Working in an open team with a supportive working atmosphere

• Office location in the center of Hamburg (Altstadt)