Transport & Trade Specialist

About the role

Gutor is an international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications, with a global presence of over 600 employees in more than 30 countries. Its Transport & Customs department handles the global delivery of UPS systems, spare parts and third-party materials such as batteries for projects, spare part orders and warranty cases. The Transport & Trade Specialist ensures on-time deliveries, full compliance with international shipping regulations and high customer satisfaction, with close interaction across global functions and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor import and export shipments from and to the Swiss warehouses by courier, air, truck and sea freight.
• Manage customs clearance (Passar) and issue and manage ATA/eATA Carnets for temporary imports and exports.
• Oversee battery and third-party material deliveries, ensuring compliance with Dangerous Goods Declarations and safety data sheets.
• Act as key contact for global transport, customs and logistics partners and support transport tendering and carrier performance monitoring.
• Coordinate packaging in line with internal, customer and regulatory requirements, including sustainability and PPWR compliance.
• Issue shipping documents, including Certificates of Origin, in line with customer requirements, country regulations and letters of credit.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, sanctions, export controls and company policies.
• Verify and assign accounts for freight forwarder and logistics invoices, and continuously improve transport and customs processes.

Required profile

• Commercial education, preferably with further qualification in freight forwarding, logistics, customs or foreign trade.
• Good knowledge of international transport, Incoterms and customs procedures.
• Experience with secure air freight, aviation security and regulated cargo.
• Strong communication skills, excellent German (C1) and good written and spoken English (B2).
• Ability to work independently and manage several conflicting tasks under time pressure.

Required skills

• Confident use of ERP systems, ideally SAP S/4HANA, and Microsoft Office.
• Customs clearance software is an advantage.
• Desired but not essential: export controls, sanctions, trade compliance, dangerous goods, ATA/eATA Carnets, L/C and tariff classification.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (2 remote days per week) and flexible working hours.
• Modern international workplace, dog-friendly office and support for further education.
• Financial participation in a gym subscription, above-average parental leave and very good social insurance.
• 40-hour working week plus 1 hour make-up time weekly, at least 25 vacation days and a wellbeing team.