Role Summary:
As our new Logistics Specialist (m/w/d), you oversee logistics operations, coordinate with National Sales Companies and logistics partners, and ensure the seamless flow of vehicles from production to market. Through data-driven performance management and continuous process improvement, you optimize supply chain efficiency, inventory levels, and operational excellence across the European logistics network.
We want you to:
- Manage vehicle logistics operations across European National Sales Companies, ensuring efficient and timely vehicle distribution
- Coordinate shipment planning with manufacturing plants and logistics partners based on production schedules and market demand
- Monitor compound capacity, port operations, transportation performance, and vehicle inventory to identify risks and optimization opportunities
- Act as the key interface with logistics partners, including Glovis Europe, EUKOR, ports, and transport providers, ensuring operational excellence and service quality
- Lead regular operational reviews with National Sales Companies, proactively resolving logistics issues before they impact business performance
- Analyze logistics performance, stock levels, vessel schedules, and distribution KPIs to improve operational efficiency and inventory management
- Develop logistics performance reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management and European markets
- Share best practices across markets and support National Sales Companies in implementing logistics improvements and operational standards
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics processes, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and external partners to ensure consistent execution of Hyundai's European logistics strategy
About you:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Vehicle Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Automotive Distribution
- Strong understanding of end-to-end automotive supply chain and vehicle distribution processes
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex logistics data and translate insights into operational improvements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization; experience with reporting tools is highly desirable
- Experience managing logistics projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving process improvements
- Strong understanding of inventory management, vehicle logistics, shipment planning, and transportation operations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with experience working across National Sales Companies, logistics providers, and internal business functions
- Strong financial awareness with the ability to evaluate logistics performance, operational costs, and efficiency improvements
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage
Rewards and Benefits
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working policy
- Continued learning and professional development
- Car sharing and lease mobility program
- Complimentary daily lunch at our canteen and subsidized breakfast options
- Complimentary fitness facility and the opportunity to join various sporting clubs
- Highly international working environment