Logistics & Vessel Planner (H/F)LHH

The Adecco Group Switzerland

LHH Recruitment Solutions, a subsidiary of the Adecco Group, offers a comprehensive range of integrated HR services in Switzerland, including recruitment, interim management, talent assessment, career transition, and training.

With offices in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich, LHH supports both companies and candidates through workforce transformations, providing solutions such as permanent placements, executive search, interim management, career transition, talent development, and RPO.

At the core of its approach: recognized sector expertise, reliable analytical tools, and a strong focus on soft skills, ensuring a personalized and results-driven experience.

For one of our international clients, a major company specialized in the global distribution of chemical products, headquartered in the Geneva area and operating worldwide across various technical and industrial sectors, we are looking for a Logistics & Vessel Planner (M/F).

We are seeking a Logistics & Vessel Planner (M/F) to support and optimize global maritime and logistical operations for our client. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating vessel activities, managing logistical tools, and ensuring smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders on a global scale.

This position requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Daily management of the logistical tool, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date operational data.
• Plan internal and global logistical movements in close collaboration with the Commercial team to ensure efficient execution and alignment with business priorities.
• Propose value‑added trade solutions wherever possible to enhance vessel utilization and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with internal production and consumption systems, taking into account maintenance schedules, inventory fluctuations, logistical constraints, and port restrictions.
• Engage in daily communication with vessel operators to jointly address operational matters, anticipate potential issues, and ensure smooth vessel movements.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in logistics, maritime operations, or a similar field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to follow through and execute tasks to completion.
• Comfortable with risk assessment and management.
• Very good command of IT tools; familiarity with planning or optimization systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of international maritime regulations is considered an advantage.
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Team‑player, yet capable of working autonomously when required.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively within a multicultural environment.
• Flexible, resilient, and dynamic, with the ability to adapt to changing operational conditions.
• Full professional fluency in English; any additional language is an asset.

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