Logistic Specialist

Legal Counsel – Commercial & Compliance, Europe

📍 Location: Düsseldorf or Delft (On-site)

📅 Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Autel is a global tech innovator in automotive diagnostics and smart mobility. With 2,000+ talents across 70+ countries, we fuse AI, big data, and cloud technology and deep automotive expertise to support the next generation of intelligent vehicles.

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for supporting end-to-end European inbound logistics operations, with a focus on import customs clearance coordination, warehouse put-away, inventory counting, and logistics billing verification and reconciliation.

This role works closely with freight forwarders, internal teams, warehouse partners, and third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth and compliant goods importation, accurate warehouse inventory management, and timely logistics settlement, supporting stable supply chain operations across the European region.

📍 Key Responsibilities

1. European Import Customs Clearance & Warehouse Put-away

• Support and coordinate the import process for goods entering European countries and regions, including preparation and follow-up of customs clearance documents and related import procedures.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse partners, and third-party logistics providers to ensure smooth customs clearance and inbound delivery.
• Follow up on customs clearance progress, inspections, duties and taxes, and other import-related matters in accordance with applicable local regulations.
• Coordinate inbound goods receiving, inspection, and warehouse put-away operations.
• Verify incoming goods quantity, packaging, batch information, and related shipping documents to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Ensure imported goods are received and put away into designated warehouse locations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain relevant warehouse inbound and logistics operation records.

2. Inventory Count Management

• Organize and support regular warehouse inventory counting for European warehouse stocks.
• Prepare inventory counting plans and clarify the counting scope, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct or coordinate physical stock checks and reconcile physical inventory with system inventory records.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and identify possible causes, including documentation issues, warehouse operation errors, or system data differences.
• Prepare inventory reports and record abnormal inventory issues.
• Follow up on corrective actions to improve the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of warehouse inventory data.

3. Logistics Billing Verification, Reconciliation & Clearing

• Review, verify, and reconcile logistics-related invoices, including freight, customs clearance, warehousing, storage, and other logistics service charges.
• Match logistics bills with corresponding shipment records, warehouse operation records, and agreed service terms.
• Check the accuracy and reasonableness of logistics charges and identify billing discrepancies or abnormal items.
• Follow up with logistics suppliers, Finance, and relevant internal teams to resolve outstanding or disputed billing items.
• Support regular logistics expense reconciliation, settlement, financial closing, and cost accounting activities.
• Prepare standardized reconciliation records and reports as required.

4. Daily Logistics Operations & Document Management

• Organize and maintain import customs documentation, warehousing records, inventory reports, and logistics billing reconciliation documents.
• Track daily inbound logistics operations and monitor shipment, customs clearance, warehouse receiving, and billing status.
• Identify and follow up on operational issues in customs clearance, warehousing, and billing processes.
• Coordinate closely with internal Finance, Procurement, and business teams, as well as external freight forwarders, warehouse partners, customs brokers, and logistics service providers.
• Support standardized and efficient logistics operations across the European business.

📍 Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant working experience in international logistics, supply chain, import operations, or a related field.
• Experience with European import customs clearance and warehouse operations is preferred.

Professional Skills

• Familiar with European import customs clearance processes, related documentation, and operational procedures.
• Familiar with warehouse receiving, put-away, inventory management, and stock reconciliation processes.
• Experience in logistics billing verification, reconciliation, and logistics expense checking.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills preferred.
• Familiarity with WMS and/or ERP systems is preferred.
• Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate effectively with overseas teams, freight forwarders, warehouse partners, and service providers.

📍 Personal Competencies

• Meticulous, responsible, and detail-oriented, with strong data awareness.
• Strong time-management and execution skills, with the ability to complete periodic inventory and billing reconciliation tasks on schedule.
• Good cross-functional communication and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability when handling logistics operational issues.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and follow standardized operational processes.
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to accuracy.