Transportation Logistics Specialist
About the role
The role
We are looking for an experienced Transportation Logistics Specialist to manage the full scope of IT hardware logistics across Europe and beyond — including racks, servers, and other data center equipment. The role covers domestic European transport between our warehouses and data center sites, inbound international freight from suppliers in Taiwan and other origins into Europe, outbound shipments from Europe as required, and logistics to and from Israel. You will also be responsible for RMA/RMS shipments and ensuring smooth, timely delivery of hardware across all lanes. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role requiring strong attention to detail, excellent vendor management skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, global environment.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics Operations
- Manage end-to-end transport of IT hardware — rack systems, servers, and other data center equipment — across all lanes: domestic European moves, inbound international shipments (primarily from Taiwan-based suppliers), outbound from Europe as required, and shipments to and from Israel.
- Coordinate inbound freight scheduling for both domestic and international shipments, including ocean and air freight from Taiwan and other origins, managing carrier and freight forwarder selection and delivery execution to ensure on-time, damage-free arrival at European sites.
- Handle all RMA and RMS shipments, including coordination with vendors, carriers, and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely processing.
- Manage equipment transfers between company warehouses and data center facilities across Europe, optimising routes and minimising handling risk.
- Maintain full visibility over active shipments across all lanes and proactively resolve transit issues, delays, or exceptions.
- Develop contingency plans and alternative routing strategies to ensure business continuity.
- Manage time-critical air freight shipments where required, including carrier selection, booking, and end-to-end tracking to ensure expedited delivery of hardware.
Coordination & Documentation
- Coordinate closely with data center operations teams to support staging, buffering, and just-in-time hardware deployment.
- Maintain accurate in-transit inventory records and ensure proper chain-of-custody documentation for all shipments.
- Manage all shipment-related documentation in relevant systems (Jira, TMS, or equivalent), ensuring records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Manage customs documentation and clearance processes for all cross-border shipments, including inbound from Taiwan, transfers within Europe, and shipments to and from Israel.
- Process and reconcile logistics invoices; manage payments for transportation operations, including ZIP payments to the appropriate vendors and partners.
- Work with the security team to establish and maintain secure shipment protocols.