Teamleader Admin Logistics

About the role

Excelitas Technologies, a global technology leader in photonic solutions for illumination, optics, detection and imaging, employs a facility in Alzenau, Germany, that produces infrared emitters for industrial heat treatment and drying. The Teamleader (m/w/d) Admin Logistics leads a small team and coordinates its technical and managerial work, covering domestic and international shipping and receiving.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure efficient task and resource planning for the team
• Handle domestic and international shipping and receiving, including freight, customs and export documentation
• Ensure compliance with customs, foreign trade and export control regulations and act as contact for government agencies and audits
• Manage logistics service providers, coordinate with internal departments and handle escalations when logistics deviate
• Improve logistics processes, maintain standards and contribute to digitization and automation projects

Required profile

• Completed business apprenticeship with relevant continuing education in logistics or a comparable field
• Several years of professional experience in logistics, customs, export control and/or foreign trade
• In-depth knowledge of customs, foreign trade and export control laws
• Strong communication skills, decision-making ability and a structured, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent written and spoken German and English

Required skills

• SAP and MS Office
• Experience with shipping and customs systems