Lead Logistics Specialist

Location

Florence, Firenze, Italy

Category

Logistics

Job ID: R150809

Posted: Jun 25th 2025

**Lead Logistics Specialist**

**Do you like to manage transportation and related logistics of goods and services?**

**Are you passionate about Logistics?**

**Join our Logistics team**

Be responsible for processes and procedures related to Baker Hughes' shipping logistics and customs across borders. Understands concepts, methods, procedures and approaches.

**Partner with the best**

As a Lead Logistics Specialist, you will play a fundamental role in the Transportation COE team. You will manage daily transports in/out-flows within our fulfillment centers, working closely with all the IET departments and logistics providers. You will ensure the achievement of IET targets on HSE standard, in compliance to Baker Hughes Integrity and business KPI.

**As a Logistics Specialist, you will be responsible for**:

- Managing shipments from point of origin to destination, selecting appropriate transport mode and carriers.
- Defining and following the transportation procurement strategy for the assigned area and implementing it according to business needs.
- Leading as a project leader of medium-sized projects or as a major contributor to bigger projects. Work goals typically take 3-6 months to complete, and the time horizon for results/impact is typically 2-12 months after the event.
- Negotiating spot rates with Carrier and Freight Forwarder, managing consolidation, and trying to mix volumetric and dense shipments to optimize costs.
- Arranging shipments for exceptional transport (oversized and/or overweight, Project Cargo).
- Finding new solutions when exceptional situations arise with the Transportation CoE Leader.
- Verifying the accuracy of the supplier's invoices and approving costs.
- Being the main contact point between Supply Chain functions and the Transportation Team, ensuring support in a prompt manner.
- Arranging Dangerous Goods shipments.
- Ensuring the information flow is continuous inside all IET departments.
- Building relationships with internal teams and customers to ensure clear communication and trust.

**Fuel your passion**

To be successful in this role you will:

- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a related course or field.
- Have at least minimum of 5 years of experience in logistics/ Transport/Operations.
- Have good knowledge of Transportation dynamics and Freight management.
- Show experience in Freight Services (Ocean, Air, Road, OOG) and knowledge of freight processes, including DGR rules, international ground transport limitations
- Display knowledge of EU Customs Regulation and good transport costs
- Be able to show good problem-solving and analytical skills along with interpersonal, leadership, and negotiation skills
- Have good verbal and written skills, be fluent in both English and Italian.
- Display Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Be Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of Transportation Management System (TMS)
- Be a good team player and display good communication and problem-solving skills.

**Work in a way that works for you**

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

**Working with us**

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

**Working for you**

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward - making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes