The opportunity
As a Transport, Trade & Logistics Specialist Domestic at HITACHI ENERGY LTD, you will be responsible for the efficient and compliant movement of goods within national borders, ensuring timely delivery, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to all domestic transportation and trade regulations.
How You’ll Make An Impact
* Plan, organize, and monitor domestic transportation of goods, including selection of carriers, negotiation of rates and optimization of routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
* Prepare and process all necessary documentation for domestic shipments, such as packing lists and forwarding orders, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., production, sales, warehousing) and external stakeholders (e.g., carriers or customers) to ensure smooth logistics operations.
* Track and trace domestic shipments, proactively identifying and resolving any delays, issues, or discrepancies.
* Manage and maintain relationships with domestic carriers and logistics service providers, evaluating performance and ensuring adherence to service level agreements.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant domestic transportation laws, regulations, and company policies.
* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for domestic logistics processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve service levels.
* Handle domestic freight claims and resolve shipping discrepancies with carriers.
* Participate in logistics-related projects and initiatives as required.
Your background
* Swiss Apprenticeship or Higher Education (in the area of transport)
* Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in domestic transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
* Strong understanding of domestic transportation modes and their associated regulations.
* Proficiency in logistics software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP).
* Good negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal in German and English.
* Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
* Knowledge of dangerous goods regulations for domestic transport is a plus.
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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