Senior Logistics Specialist Porto

Senior Logistics Specialist
Porto
Porto, Porto, Portugal

Introduction

At Hei
Q, we are on a mission to improve the lives of billions of people by ‘heiqing’ materials. Since our inception as a
- off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) in 2005, we have developed some of the most effective, durable, and
- performing technologies on the market today. Over 300 brands, including Burberry, Zara, Burton, Patagonia, Speedo, Uvex, Itochu, and Serta Simmons, sell products with our technologies. This makes everyday products more functional, comfortable, and sustainable, earning us 18 awards.

Company Overview

Hei
Q combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young,
- oriented company with the professionalism of an international player. To strengthen our global supply chain capabilities, we are looking for a:

Senior Logistics Specialist

We seek a highly motivated logistics professional to join our Porto-based team and support our global logistics operations. This role offers the chance to work across continents, optimize shipping and warehouse flows, and coordinate with manufacturing partners and logistics providers worldwide. You will be part of a
- driven company delivering innovation and sustainability through smart logistics.

Your Responsibilities

1. Ensure
   - time,
   - efficient inbound and outbound transportation across multiple countries and partners.
2. Manage international shipments, including Incoterms, customs documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders.
3. Coordinate warehousing activities, inventory movements, and internal transfers.
4. Operate and improve logistics workflows in ERP (stock movements, shipping modules, delivery automation).
5. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, and Finance teams to ensure smooth
   -
   - delivery processes.
6. Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs such as lead times, shipping costs, delays, and service levels.
7. Ensure full compliance with trade regulations, REACH, ADR, and documentation standards.
8. Identify and implement process improvements to increase logistics efficiency, visibility, and sustainability.
9. Support logistics budgeting and cost control initiatives.
10. Act as a point of contact for external logistics partners (carriers, customs brokers, 3PLs) and internal stakeholders.

You Are

1. A
   - on, highly organized professional thriving in international environments.
2. A
   - solver who enjoys
   - departmental collaboration.
3. Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
4. Comfortable working with structured systems and
   - time data.
5. Curious, proactive, and adaptable to change.
6. Passionate about building efficient, reliable, and sustainable logistics processes.

You Bring

1. 5–7 years of experience in international logistics or transportation coordination.
2. A university degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
3. Proven experience with ERP systems.
4. Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs processes, warehouse flows, and trade documentation.
5. Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, analysis); Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
6. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
7. Bonus: Experience working with logistics operations in Asia or managing Asian suppliers.

We Offer

1. A dynamic and international work environment.
2. Opportunities for career development and learning.
3. Competitive salary and benefits package.

Interested?

If this sounds like a great challenge, we look forward to receiving your complete application in English, including motivation letter, CV, references, certificates, and salary expectations. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Applications from Non-EU/EFTA citizens without a valid EU work permit cannot be considered. We will be in touch soon.

About Us

Hei
Q is a company dedicated to scientific research, specialty materials manufacturing, and consumer ingredient branding, all aimed at improving lives by adding functionalities to materials. We are a leader in textile innovation, creating effective, durable,
- performance textile technologies.

• Founded in 2005 during a hike in the Swiss Alps
• Founders: Carlo Centonze & Dr. Murray Height
• Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH)
  - off
• Over 200 professionals from 30 nationalities across 13 countries
• Extensive academic research network and internal development team
• Global projects involving Ph
  Ds worldwide
• Swiss headquarters with subsidiaries across Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and the USA
• 35, 000 tonnes/year manufacturing capacity at sites in Switzerland, Australia, and the USA