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Senior Logistics Specialist

Permanent employee, Full-time · Moreira da Maia, Portugal
Introduction
At HeiQ, we are on a mission to improve the lives of billions of people by “heiqing” materials. Since our inception as spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) in 2005, we have created some of the most effective, durable and high-performing technologies on the market today. Over 300 brands like Burberry, Zara, Burton, Patagonia, Speedo, Uvex, Itochu, or Serta Simmons sell products with our technologies inside. This makes every-day products more functional, more comfortable and more sustainable – and has won us 18 awards that we are proud of. 
  
HeiQ combines the flexibility and dynamism of a young and customer-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 are seeking a highly motivated logistics professional to join our Porto-based team and support our global logistics operations. This role offers the opportunity to work across continents, optimize shipping and warehouse flows, and ensure smooth coordination with our manufacturing partners and logistics providers worldwide. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven company, delivering innovation and sustainability through smart logistics.

Your responsibilities
  • Ensure on-time, cost-efficient inbound and outbound transportation across multiple countries and partners.
  • Manage international shipments, including Incoterms, customs documentation, and coordination with freight forwarders.
  • Coordinate warehousing activities, inventory movements, and internal transfers.
  • Operate and improve logistics workflows in ERP (stock movements, shipping modules, delivery automation).
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Customer Service, and Finance teams to guarantee smooth order-to-delivery processes.
  • Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs: lead times, shipping costs, delays, and service levels.
  • Ensure full compliance with trade regulations, REACH, ADR, and documentation standards.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase logistics efficiency, visibility, and sustainability.
  • Support logistics budgeting and cost control initiatives.
  • Act as a point of contact for external logistics partners (carriers, customs brokers, 3PLs) and internal stakeholders.
You are
  • A hands-on, highly organized professional who thrives in international environments.
  • A problem-solver who enjoys working across departments to make things happen.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Comfortable working with structured systems and real-time data.
  • Curious, proactive and adaptable to change.
  • Passionate about building efficient, reliable and sustainable logistics processes.
You bring
  • 5–7 years of experience in international logistics or transportation coordination.
  • A university degree in Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field.
  • Proven experience with ERP systems.
  • Strong knowledge of Incoterms, customs processes, warehouse flows and trade documentation.
  • Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, analysis), Power BI or Tableau is a plus.
  • Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
  • Bonus: Experience working with logistics operations in Asia or managing Asian suppliers.
We offer
  • A dynamic and international work environment.
  • Opportunities for career development and learning.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
Interested?
Does that sound like a great challenge to you? Then we look forward to receiving your complete application in English including motivation letter, CV, working references, certificates and salary expectation. Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Applications of Non-EU/EFTA Citizens without valid work permit for the EU cannot be considered. We will be in touch as soon as possible.
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About us
HeiQ is a three-in-one company: Scientific research, Specialty materials manufacturing and Consumer ingredient branding, all for improving the lives of billions of people by adding functionalities to  all kinds of materials. HeiQ is a leader in textile innovation creating some of  the most effective, durable and high-performance textile technologies in the market today.
  • Founded in 2005 during a hike in the Swiss Alps
  • Founders: Carlo Centonze & Dr. Murray Height
  • Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH) spin-off
  • More than 200 professionals of 30 nationalities in 13 countries on 5 continents
  • Boundless academic research network and internal development specialists
  • Today, PhD’s around the world are working on HeiQ projects
  • Swiss headquarters with subsidiaries in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and USA
  • 35,000 tonnes per year manufacturing capacity in its sites in Switzerland, Australia & USA
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