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Project Logistics Manager (m/f/d)

Listed on a job portal Nov 12, 2026

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Vestas Deutschland GmbH

Hamburg

EnglishGerman B1–B2

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Estimate: about €50,000/year

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The Transport Execution department is responsible for managing the entire transport coordination of the oversized turbine components from manufacturing plant to project site. The department has an open and informal culture, where teamwork and good communication are the key to our success. You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting industry together with a team of highly motivated colleagues.

Vestas has various possible office locations in Central Europe for this position, with Hamburg being the preferred. We are looking for a motivated person to join our team for the German market for project deliveries, which will have a tremendous growth in the coming years.

Responsibilities:

Overall ownership of the project transport budget and the operation from worldwide origins up to site, being in close communication with internal and external stakeholders on transport status and optimization on a timely manner
Full coordination responsibility of deliveries to site including nominated transport providers and other relevant internal and external stakeholders, which requires effectively delivering solutions for changing situations to comply with the project schedule
Handle thoroughly the project transport spend and identify and develop cost optimizations

Assessing subcontractor performance, investigate transport quality issues and support problem-solving of deliveries

Assessment of road surveys and -modifications, storage areas etc. and developing transport strategies in close collaboration with other Vestas’s areas

Support in planning and coordinating the returns for Vestas owned transport equipment back to the relevant factories worldwide

Following Vestas processes and standards, including the correct usage of our Transport Management Systems, including close collaboration with our customs department to ensure the proper documentation is provided duly

Education within the transport or supply chain management area, freight forwarding or similar with several years of related experience
Well-developed project management skills and understanding the spending control of projects
Ideally you have an operational, commercial or technical Freight Forwarding or Heavy Haulage trucking background. Over-sized/project experience to be preferred
Proficient in written and verbal English and German
Solid knowledge of ERP systems (preferable SAP) is beneficial as well as work experience in international corporations

Ability to catch details and focus on the relevant parts of the task
Pragmatic and solution oriented without letting safety aspects aside
Confident to take the initiative, bring your work forward, to draw and communicate conclusions
General understanding of technical transport drawings, lashing plans, stowage plans etc. and other relevant documentation
Preference to working in a fast-paced environment
Customer-focused, and ability to maneuver among various stakeholders, with good communication skills and understanding of different cultures
Team oriented, and international mindset and able to navigate within a complex global company structure

Your benefits – because your contribution counts:

Start & Perspective: Structured onboarding program and a permanent employment contract with long-term prospects
Development & Skills: Varied work in a forward-looking industry and individual opportunities for professional growth
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Overtime account, option to work from home up to 8 days per month, 30 days of vacation plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option for a sabbatical
Add-Ons: Business bike, gym allowance, company pension plan, Germany-wide train ticket (Deutschlandticket)
Team & Culture: Scandinavian-inspired with flat hierarchies, informal culture, and great team spirit

Bereitgestellt in Kooperation mit der Bundesagentur für Arbeit.

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Job facts

Employer: Vestas Deutschland GmbH
Role: Project Logistics Manager (m/f/d)
City: Hamburg
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Listed on a job portal: Nov 12, 2026
Source: XING

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