Logistic Specialist – NextGen 

Are you a high-potential early-career professional, with excellent academic results and strong English skills?

Are you ready for a journey that adapts to you, not the other way around?

At Yokohama TWS, we are launching NextGen — our new Graduate Program designed to accelerate growth and develop the leaders of tomorrow.

What is NextGen at Yokohama TWS?

NextGen is different from traditional graduate programs. It is fully personalized around your talents and potential.

Over up to 36 months, you will complete up to three assignments lasting 12 to 18 months each, across different business functions and countries.

Who we are looking for:

• Early-career candidates
• Excellent academic background, with top marks
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken (C2)

The journey starts and ends at our HQ in Tivoli, offering hands-on experience and close collaboration with international teams from day one.

Job Role & Purpose

The Logistics Specialist role is designed for young talents who aspire to build a strong career in Global Logistics and Supply Chain, combining advanced analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of logistics operations and business dynamics.

Reporting directly to the Global Logistics Commercial Director, the role supports strategic initiatives aimed at optimizing logistics costs across a complex international network. Working closely with cross-functional and international teams, the Logistics Specialist will contribute to projects focused on transportation, warehousing, supplier performance, and continuous improvement.

Throughout the program, the Logistics Specialist will progressively develop the ability to independently analyze logistics data, identify operational inefficiencies, and propose data-driven solutions that support multi-million euro cost-saving initiatives, while building a solid foundation for long-term growth within the organization.

This role will provide you the opportunity to lead key activities to progress your career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Analyze transportation, warehousing, supplier, and logistics cost data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop advanced Excel-based analyses, reporting tools, and dashboards using multiple data sources.
• Support forecasting activities and build analytical models to evaluate logistics costs and operational performance.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the global logistics network.
• Analyze transportation flows, warehouse activities, supplier tariffs, and commercial agreements to support sourcing and negotiation activities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the company's end-to-end logistics network, connecting data analysis with operational realities.
• Support cross-functional projects involving Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and local logistics teams.
• Prepare reports, business cases, and recommendations to support management decision-making.

Behaviors

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate root causes behind data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a structured approach to complex challenges.
• Curiosity and willingness to understand logistics operations beyond the numbers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with international and cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when working with complex datasets.
• Proactive attitude, continuous learning mindset, and willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities in a dynamic, international environment.
  

Why "NextGen:

"NextGen" reflects Yokohama TWS’s commitment to international connectivity, multicultural collaboration, and long-term talent development.

We invest seriously in your future:

• structured development paths
• continuous learning
• real exposure to the business
• a clear trajectory toward managerial role.

If you are ambitious, curious, and eager to grow in a truly global environment, this is your moment.

This position is open to applicants of all genders and is offered in accordance with the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

The gross base salary range for this role is between 27.500 EUR and 33.000 EUR. The final offer will be determined based on objective criteria, including relevant qualifications, professional experience, role-related skills, competencies, internal equity and the approved salary structure.

Where applicable, variable pay and benefits will be communicated separately.

Join NextGen.