Logistics Manager English

Job description

As Logistics Manager, you are the person who makes sure every deal we close actually gets to the customer, on time, in spec and without surprises. You own the full shipment lifecycle from the moment a trade is confirmed to the moment goods are delivered: freight booking, documentation, customs compliance, carrier management and cost control.

We are looking for someone with deep, hands-on experience in international logistics — whether that comes from a freight forwarding background, an in-house supply chain or operations role, or a shipping-line environment. What matters is that you have real, cross‑functional exposure across shipping, freight forwarding, road freight, container transport and customs, and that you know exactly what good looks like. A forwarder background is a strong plus, but not the only path in.

This is a broad and hands‑on role. Nedstar ships regulated, food‑grade products to a wide range of markets, which means the documentation, compliance and coordination requirements are real. You will work closely with our traders, finance team and commercial counterparts to make logistics a competitive advantage, not just a cost centre.

What You Will Do

Shipment coordination & execution

• Own the end‑to‑end shipment process for every trade: from deal confirmation through to final delivery, managing all parties in the chain.
• Coordinate with suppliers on loading schedules, container specifications and readiness, ensuring smooth handover at origin.
• Book and manage freight across modes: sea (FCL, bulk, ISO tanks) and road.
• Track all active shipments, proactively flag delays or issues to traders and customers, and resolve problems before they escalate.

Documentation & trade compliance

• Manage the full documentation set for each shipment: bills of lading, certificates of origin, packing lists, customs declarations, health and safety certificates, and any product‑specific documentation (ADR/IMDG for ethanol, food‑grade certifications, excise documentation).
• Ensure documentation accuracy and completeness across all shipments — first‑time‑right is non‑negotiable, as errors have direct financial and operational consequences.
• Stay current on import and export regulations across key markets, and flag changes that affect Nedstar shipments.
• Manage customs clearance at origin and destination, working with brokers and agents where required.

Carrier & partner management

• Maintain and develop relationships with shipping lines, road hauliers, freight forwarders, port agents and customs brokers.
• Negotiate freight rates and service terms, benchmark against the market and push back where costs are not justified.
• Evaluate and select logistics partners based on reliability, cost and capability for specific trade lanes and product types.
• Hold external partners accountable for service levels and escalate where performance falls short.

Cost control & finance interface

• Track freight and logistics costs per shipment, ensuring accurate accruals and alignment with the finance team.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities across routes, modes and providers without compromising reliability or compliance.
• Work closely with the business controller and CFO on logistics cost flows, deal profitability and budget planning.
• Flag cost overruns early and propose solutions rather than just reporting problems.

Process improvement & reporting

• Build and maintain clear logistics tracking, reporting and documentation processes that scale as Nedstar grows.
• Identify inefficiencies in current logistics workflows and drive improvements.
• Provide traders and management with clear, timely visibility into shipment status, transit times and logistics costs.

Who You Are

You know international logistics from the inside — whether that is from years on the forwarder side, in‑house at a trading company or shipper, or within a shipping line. You understand how shipping lines work, what makes documentation fail, how customs clearance can go wrong and how to prevent all of it. You are ready to take full ownership on the operator side and hit the ground running.

Beyond the hard skills, you are:

• Hands‑on and…