Transport & Trade Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-04
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Transportation
Freight, Transportation & Logistics -
Supply Chain/Logistics
Freight, Transportation & Logistics
Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 600 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few.
Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.
- Coordination and monitoring of import and export shipments from and to our warehouses in Switzerland via courier, air, truck and sea freight.
- Manage customs clearance activities for import and export shipments (Passar), including the issuance and management of ATA/eATA Carnets for temporary imported and exported goods.
- Oversee battery and third-party material deliveries, ensuring compliance with Dangerous Goods Declarations (DGD) and safety data sheets.
- Act as a key point of contact for global transport, customs and logistics partners.
- Support transport tendering activities and contribute to carrier performance monitoring.
- Coordinate packaging activities in line with internal, customer, and regulatory requirements, including sustainability and PPWR compliance initiatives.
- Issue shipping documents in accordance with customer requirements, country-specific regulations, and letters of credit (L/C), including Certificate of Origin.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, sanctions, export control requirements, and company policies.
- Verification and account assignment of freight forwarder and logistics service invoices.
- Continuously seek to improve transport and customs processes, with a focus on quality, cost-efficiency, and on-time delivery.
- Successfully completed commercial education, preferably complemented by further qualification in freight forwarding, logistics, customs or foreign trade.
- Good knowledge of international transport, Incoterms and customs procedures.
- Experience with secure air freight procedures, aviation security requirements, and regulated cargo processes.
- Confident use of ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4
HANA, as well as standard Microsoft Office applications; experience with customs clearance software would be an advantage. - Strong communication skills, with excellent German (C1) and good written and spoken English (B2).
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple, conflicting tasks under time pressure.
- Knowledge of export controls, international sanctions, and trade compliance principles.
- Good understanding of Dangerous Goods regulations.
- Familiarity with temporary import/export procedures, ATA/eATA Carnets.
- Practical experience with export controls, preferential origin calculations, origin determination, and tariff classification.
- Experience with Letters of Credit (L/C) and international trade documentation.
- Proactive, resilient and solution-oriented.
- Strong communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
- Service-driven and accountable.
- Team player with high autonomy.
- Hybrid work model (2 remote days per week)
- Flexible working hours
- Modern international work environment
- Dog-friendly office
- Recognized further education is supported, if they fit the corresponding job.
- Financial participation in gym subscription.
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