Logistics Manager

Helsing is a defence AI company. Our mission is to protect our democracies. We aim to achieve technological leadership, so that open societies can continue to make sovereign decisions and control their ethical standards.

As democracies, we believe we have a special responsibility to be thoughtful about the development and deployment of powerful technologies like AI. We take this responsibility seriously.

We are an ambitious and committed team of engineers, AI specialists and customer-facing programme managers. We are looking for mission-driven people to join our European teams - and apply their skills to solve the most complex and impactful problems. We embrace an open and transparent culture that welcomes healthy debates on the use of technology in defence, its benefits, and its ethical implications.

As a Logistics Manager, you will be responsible for standardising, optimizing, and operatively leading our entire shipping and transport operations. You will steer inbound and outbound logistics flows, take ownership of carrier performance, and ensure reliable, on-time delivery to our customers. With your hands-on mentality and strong leadership, you will establish clear logistics standards, optimize freight costs, and continuously develop your team.

• Planning, managing, and optimizing end-to-end shipping processes (inbound / outbound)
• Organizing and coordinating domestic and international transportation
• Managing and evaluating freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics service providers
• Preparing and verifying shipping and customs documentation
• Handling and monitoring dangerous goods shipments in compliance with regulatory standards (ADR, IATA, IMDG)
• Ensuring on-time delivery and tracking overall delivery performance (KPIs)
• Optimizing freight and shipping costs
• Managing cross-functional interfaces between production, export control, procurement, customs, and customers

• Professional experience in shipping logistics, transport management, and/or freight forwarding
• A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or comparable qualification (alternatively: completed commercial apprenticeship in freight forwarding/logistics with extensive professional experience)
• In-depth expertise in international shipping, transport operations, customs clearance, and foreign trade law
• Solid knowledge of dangerous goods regulations and classification for road transport (ADR)
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), Jira, and MS Office (especially Excel)
• A structured, reliable, and solution-oriented working style with a high sense of responsibility
• Business-fluent proficiency in both German and English (written and spoken)

Note:

We operate in an industry where women, as well as other minority groups, are systematically under-represented. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all the listed qualifications; ability and impact cannot be summarised in a few bullet points.

• Certified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (Gefahrgutbeauftragter, e.g., IHK)
• Additional qualifications in IATA (air freight) and/or IMDG (sea freight)
• Professional background in the defense or security sector (e.g., handling sensitive/security-critical goods, vetted supply chains, ITAR/EAR)
• Practical knowledge of export control regulations and security clearance procedures

• Helsing's work is important. You'll be directly contributing to the protection of democratic countries while balancing both ethical and geopolitical concerns
• The work is unique. We operate in a domain that has highly unusual technical requirements and constraints, and where robustness, safety, and ethical considerations are vital. You will face unique…