Storage & Layout Planner / Transport Engineer

Project overview

+ Storage area planning and optimization – main task

+ Transport planning and port logistics

+ CAD and technical planning

+ Quality control / Quality Control or Quality Follow-up.

+ Ensuring efficient space utilization and practical logistical processes

+ Coordination with relevant departments and authorities, as required

+ Visualization and planning of space utilization and transport routes

+ Creation and adaptation of layouts and storage plans

+ CAD is an essential work tool - experience

+ Basic understanding of the processes between ship, terminal, warehouse, and land transport. Consideration of heavy-lift and heavy-load transports, if relevant.

Understanding of the transport chain from ship via the storage area to onward transport by truck.

Planning and understanding of road transports within and outside the port.

Planning for larger or bulky components and long-term storage.

Consideration of storage capacities, space requirements, and transport routes.

Technical planning on how goods and components can be efficiently stored in the available space.

Planning and optimization of storage layouts. Optimization of the use of existing storage capacities in the port.

Travel: Regular travel to European ports and terminals

The Position

We are looking for an experienced port operations specialist to support the handling and storage of wind turbine components within our European logistics network.

This is a hands-on operational role with a focus on daily support, site inspections, storage planning, troubleshooting, and coordination with terminals, transport service providers, and project stakeholders.

The position requires regular presence at ports and terminals throughout Europe.

• Support for port, terminal, and transport operations in connection with wind turbine components.
• Creation and maintenance of storage plans and shunting plans using AutoCAD or similar 2D drawing programs.
• Review and optimization of storage concepts, cargo positioning, and traffic flows.
• Verification of compliance with handling instructions and storage regulations.
• Conducting site inspections and operational assessments.
• Identification of problems in operations, safety, and cargo handling, and initiation of corrective measures.
• Support in the investigation of cargo damage and operational incidents.
• Coordination with terminals, port workers, transport companies, surveyors, and project teams.
• Provision of clear operational feedback and recommendations to management.

Requirements

Additional Information:

Project No.: 1084751

Job Type: Location: Start: 11/01/2026 Duration: 6 months +

• Experience in creating storage plans with AutoCAD or comparable 2D drawing programs.
• Experience in road transport
• Practical understanding of handling, storage planning, and transport operations.
• Ability to read and apply handling instructions and operating procedures.
• Technical understanding of the spatial arrangement and handling of components
• Basic understanding of the processes between ship, terminal, warehouse, and land transport. Consideration of heavy-lift and heavy-load transports, if relevant.
• German at least level C1.
• English at least level B2.
• Residence in Germany, preferably in Rostock.
• Practical professional experience is weighted more heavily than academic qualifications.

Project details

• Start: 01.11.2026
• Duration: 6 Monate +
• Location: DE
• Languages: German