Transport & Trade Specialist

Gutor, a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications, has been in business for over 75 years. The company specializes in delivering high-quality products and services to industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. With a global presence and over 600 employees across more than 30 countries, Gutor is committed to providing excellent customer support through a team of experienced engineers and technicians. The Transport & Trade Specialist role involves coordinating and monitoring import and export shipments, managing customs clearance, and overseeing the delivery of batteries and third-party materials. This includes ensuring compliance with Dangerous Goods Declarations and safety data sheets. The specialist will act as a key point of contact for global transport, customs, and logistics partners, support transport tendering activities, and coordinate packaging activities in line with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. Additionally, the role involves issuing shipping documents, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and verifying and assigning invoices from freight forwarders and logistics service providers. To qualify for this role, candidates must have a completed commercial education, preferably with further qualification in freight forwarding, logistics, customs, or foreign trade. Strong knowledge of international transport, Incoterms, and customs procedures is essential. Experience with secure air freight procedures, aviation security requirements, and regulated cargo processes is also required. Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and standard Microsoft Office applications is necessary. Excellent German (C1) and good written and spoken English (B2) are must-have language skills. The ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities under time pressure is crucial. Nice-to-have skills include knowledge of export controls, international sanctions, and trade compliance principles. Familiarity with Dangerous Goods regulations and temporary import/export procedures, such as ATA/eATA Carnets, is beneficial. Practical experience with export controls, preferential origin calculations, origin determination, and tariff classification, as well as experience with Letters of Credit (L/C) and international trade documentation, is also desirable. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexible hours, a modern international work environment, and various benefits such as financial participation in gym subscriptions and above-average parental leave. What the role asks for: - Completed commercial education, preferably with further qualification in freight forwarding, logistics, customs, or foreign trade. - Strong knowledge of international transport, Incoterms, and customs procedures. - Experience with secure air freight procedures, aviation security requirements, and regulated cargo processes. - Proficiency in ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and standard Microsoft Office applications. - Excellent German (C1) and good written and spoken English (B2). - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities under time pressure. - Knowledge of export controls, international sanctions, and trade compliance principles (nice-to-have). - Familiarity with Dangerous Goods regulations (nice-to-have). - Practical experience with export controls, preferential origin calculations, origin determination, and tariff classification (nice-to-have).