Logistics Manager

Who we are

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.

The role

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.

The day-to-day

• 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

You should apply if you

• 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