Hyundai is hiring a Logistics Specialist (m/w/d) at its Frankfurt Rhine-Main European headquarters to oversee logistics operations, coordinate with National Sales Companies and logistics partners, and ensure the seamless flow of vehicles from production to market. Through data-driven performance management and continuous process improvement, this role optimizes supply chain efficiency, inventory levels, and operational excellence across Hyundai’s entire European logistics network.
About Hyundai — European Vehicle Logistics Operations
Scope: European vehicle logistics network spanning National Sales Companies, manufacturing plants, ports, and transport providers
Key Partners: Glovis Europe, EUKOR, European ports, and a broad network of transport logistics providers
Operations Coverage: Compound capacity, port operations, vessel schedules, vehicle inventory, and distribution KPIs
Working Model: Flexible working hours with a hybrid working policy in a highly international environment
Logistics Impact & Career Opportunity
Strategic Role: Act as the key interface between Hyundai, National Sales Companies, and major logistics partners across Europe
Data-Driven Impact: Analyze logistics performance, KPIs, and inventory data to generate strategic recommendations for senior management
Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, optimize logistics processes, and strengthen supply chain resilience
Benefits Package: Competitive salary, car sharing and lease mobility, free fitness facility, daily canteen lunch, and professional development
Position Overview
This Logistics Specialist role at Hyundai’s Frankfurt European office is responsible for managing vehicle logistics operations across European National Sales Companies, ensuring efficient and timely vehicle distribution from production to market. You will coordinate shipment planning with manufacturing plants and logistics partners, monitor compound capacity and port operations, lead operational reviews, analyze performance data, and collaborate with Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and external partners to ensure consistent execution of Hyundai’s European logistics strategy.
Why This Role Matters: As Logistics Specialist at Hyundai Frankfurt, you manage vehicle distribution across all European National Sales Companies and major logistics partners including Glovis Europe and EUKOR, drive data-driven operational improvements that directly impact inventory levels and supply chain efficiency, develop strategic logistics performance reports for senior management and European markets, lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs and strengthen European supply chain resilience, and build a high-impact automotive logistics career at one of the world’s most recognized vehicle manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle Logistics Operations Management
- Manage vehicle logistics operations across European National Sales Companies, ensuring efficient and timely vehicle distribution
- Coordinate shipment planning with manufacturing plants and logistics partners based on production schedules and market demand
- Monitor compound capacity, port operations, transportation performance, and vehicle inventory to identify risks and optimization opportunities
Logistics Partner Interface & Operational Reviews
- Act as the key interface with logistics partners including Glovis Europe, EUKOR, ports, and transport providers, ensuring operational excellence and service quality
- Lead regular operational reviews with National Sales Companies, proactively resolving logistics issues before they impact business performance
- Share best practices across markets and support National Sales Companies in implementing logistics improvements and operational standards
Performance Analysis & Strategic Reporting
- Analyze logistics performance, stock levels, vessel schedules, and distribution KPIs to improve operational efficiency and inventory management
- Develop logistics performance reports and provide strategic recommendations to senior management and European markets
- Maintain strong financial awareness with the ability to evaluate logistics performance, operational costs, and efficiency improvements
Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize logistics processes, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, Production, and external partners to ensure consistent execution of Hyundai’s European logistics strategy
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Vehicle Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Automotive Distribution
- Strong understanding of end-to-end automotive supply chain and vehicle distribution processes
- Experience managing logistics projects, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving process improvements
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex logistics data and translate insights into operational improvements
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and data visualization; experience with reporting tools is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of inventory management, vehicle logistics, shipment planning, and transportation operations
Language & Interpersonal Requirements
- Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across National Sales Companies, logistics providers, and internal business functions
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced international environment
Rewards & Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid working policy
- Continued learning and professional development support
- Car sharing and lease mobility programme
- Complimentary daily lunch at the canteen and subsidized breakfast options
- Complimentary fitness facility and opportunity to join various sporting clubs
- Highly international working environment
About Hyundai European Operations
Hyundai is one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, operating an extensive European vehicle logistics network from its Frankfurt Rhine-Main regional headquarters. The European logistics function manages vehicle distribution across National Sales Companies, working in close partnership with Glovis Europe, EUKOR, European ports, and a broad network of transport providers. This Logistics Specialist role sits at the heart of that operation, responsible for ensuring vehicles move efficiently and reliably from production to market across the entire European region.
Career Excellence: Build a high-impact automotive logistics career at the European centre of one of the world’s most recognized vehicle manufacturers — in Frankfurt, Germany.
Who Should Apply?
- Vehicle Logistics Professionals: With 5+ years of automotive distribution or supply chain management experience in a European context
- Automotive Supply Chain Specialists: Familiar with end-to-end vehicle logistics from manufacturing plant to National Sales Company distribution
- Logistics Partner Managers: With experience coordinating major freight and shipping providers such as Glovis, EUKOR, or similar automotive logistics operators
- Data-Driven Operations Analysts: Skilled in advanced Excel, KPI reporting, and translating logistics data into actionable recommendations
- Multilingual International Logistics Professionals: Fluent in English with additional European language skills, comfortable in a highly international Frankfurt-based team
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