Role overview

This opportunity is offered on behalf of a partner employer that handles the application process and all subsequent hiring steps. The company is seeking a Supply & Logistics Coordinator located in Germany.

You will take charge of global supply chain activities in a dynamic, international setting. The role covers the complete movement of hardware products, coordinating closely with manufacturers, logistics partners, distributors, and internal teams. You will work across commercial, finance, and product functions to help keep products available, strengthen efficiency, and support growth. The position blends hands-on coordination with process design and long-term planning, offering substantial ownership and room to build scalable ways of working.

Key responsibilities

• Handle the full lifecycle of hardware movement from manufacturing sites to distributors in several international markets.
• Raise, track, and manage purchase orders while aligning production timelines, lead times, and shipping plans with factory partners.
• Run inventory tasks such as stock allocation, partial shipment handling, replenishment planning, and maintaining inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate cross-border transportation with freight forwarders, carriers, and distribution partners so deliveries arrive on time.
• Assist distributors with order planning, delivery status updates, issue handling, and ongoing operational support.
• Manage the RMA flow, including problem logging, manufacturer follow-up, reconciliation, and analysis of root causes.
• Review inventory positions, demand projections, and operational data to guide purchasing decisions and support availability.
• Build, document, and refine SOPs and supply chain processes on an ongoing basis.
• Spot bottlenecks in operations and introduce improvements that increase scale and efficiency.
• Partner with commercial, finance, and product teams to keep business goals aligned.

What the role requires

• At least 4 years of background in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, operations, or a similar function with direct ownership of daily work.
• Hands-on experience working with manufacturers, including purchase order handling, production coordination, and lead time oversight.
• Solid knowledge of international supply chain operations, logistics coordination, inventory control, and stock allocation methods.
• Experience managing international shipments and collaborating with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and distribution networks.
• Working knowledge of ERP tools such as NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, or comparable systems for purchasing and inventory processes.
• Ability to design structured workflows, document procedures, and put operational enhancements into practice.
• Strong analytical ability to interpret forecasts, reports, and inventory patterns for decision-making.
• Well-developed organization, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to juggle several priorities at once.
• Comfort working independently in a fast-moving environment with limited structure and a high degree of accountability.
• Experience working with international partners and manufacturers across different regions and cultures.
• Exposure to hardware, consumer electronics, e-commerce operations, distributor management, or channel operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, automation workflows, or process-optimization technology is advantageous.

Benefits and working conditions

• Permanent full-time remote role with the flexibility to work from your country of residence.
• Flexible schedule focused on collaboration rather than rigid working hours.
• Competitive pay package based on seniority, experience, and local market standards.
• At least 25 days of paid annual leave.
• Paid sick leave support where local law does not offer sufficient coverage.
• Enhanced parental leave, with both paid and unpaid options during the first year after childbirth.
• Home office equipment budget provided at onboarding.
• Monthly allowance for smart home technology and professional engagement with industry products.
• Contribution toward home internet costs.
• Time during work hours may be used for relevant open-source or community-focused side projects.
• International, collaborative environment with high autonomy and ownership.
• Long-term growth opportunities within a profitable and expanding business.

Additional information

The hiring partner uses an AI-based matching process to review applications quickly and objectively against the role’s core requirements. Suitable candidates are shortlisted and shared with the employer, while interviews, assessments, and final decisions are handled directly by the employer’s internal team.

Data processing notice

By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed to assess your candidacy and shared with the hiring employer. This is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual steps under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. You can request access, correction, deletion, or objection at any time.

Artificial intelligence tools may support parts of the hiring workflow, including application review, resume analysis, and response assessment. These tools assist the recruitment team but do not replace human judgment, and final decisions are made by people. For more information about data handling, you may contact the company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete flow of hardware products from factories to distributors across multiple countries.
• Manage purchase orders, production timing, lead times, and shipment planning with manufacturing partners.
• Control inventory processes, including allocation, split deliveries, replenishment, and stock accuracy.
• Coordinate global shipping with freight forwarders, carriers, and distribution partners.
• Support distributors with order coordination, delivery communication, issue resolution, and day-to-day operations.
• Run the RMA process, including issue tracking, manufacturer coordination, reconciliation, and root-cause review.
• Use inventory, forecast, and operational data to support purchasing and availability decisions.
• Document, maintain, and improve SOPs and supply chain workflows.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements for better scale and performance.
• Work closely with commercial, finance, and product teams to keep priorities aligned.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, purchasing, operations, or a related role with direct day-to-day ownership.
• Direct experience with manufacturers, including purchase order management, production tracking, and lead time monitoring.
• Strong understanding of international logistics, supply chain coordination, inventory management, and stock allocation.
• Experience handling international shipments and coordinating with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and distribution partners.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Odoo, or similar tools.
• Ability to create structured processes, document workflows, and improve operations.
• Strong analytical skills for working with forecasts, reports, and inventory trends.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, high-accountability setting.
• Experience working with international stakeholders and manufacturing partners across regions and cultures.
• Background in hardware, consumer electronics, e-commerce, distributor management, or channel operations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of AI tools, workflow automation, or process optimization is beneficial.

Perks & benefits

• Remote work with flexibility to operate from your country of residence.
• Flexible working hours with a collaboration-first approach.
• Competitive compensation tied to experience, seniority, and local market benchmarks.
• 25+ days of paid annual leave.
• Paid sick leave support where local protection is insufficient.
• Parental leave package with paid and unpaid options in the first year after childbirth.
• Home office equipment budget on joining.
• Monthly allowance for smart home technology and industry-related professional use.
• Contribution to home internet expenses.
• Allocated time for open-source or community-oriented side projects.
• High-autonomy international team environment.
• Long-term progression opportunities in a growing, profitable company.