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Junior Operations Manager

Combi Lift is one of the leading integrated, end-to-end projects logistics providers for heavy lift and project cargo as well as engineering services. We are a one-stop shop for all kinds of project cargo solutions, particularly door-to-door and multimodal concepts – from the factory to the building side. With our headquarters at the heart of Harren Group in Bremen, Combi Lift benefits from a wide scope of expertise. Expert teams work closely with our clients, providing customised solutions that meet the toughest individual demands and expectations.

 

For our headquarters in Bremen, we are looking for a Junior Operations Manager (m/f/d).

Position Junior Operations Manager
Level Professional
Location Bremen
Group member Combi Lift

We offer:

  • A varied job in our Combi Lift Team, a multifaceted daily work schedule and possibility to partly work from home
  • Perspective of long-term career in one of the leading industrial projects logistics groups worldwide
  • Salary package according to qualifications (incl. company pension scheme and travel allowance for daily commute)
  • 30 days holiday
  • Parents with children up to the age of 12 receive additional 10 days paid children’s sick days
  • Subsisidised lunch in the company's own inhouse bistro
  • Fitness programme
  • Training courses and career planning
  • Vibrant company culture and social events

 

Your main responsibilities:

  • Preparing project-specific transportation execution plans and negotiating with customers for specific transportation plans 
  • Oversee the safe execution of projects and shipments
  • Organise and prepare shipments based on budget, scope and timing
  • Ordering and coordinating equipment, personnel and subcontractor services 
  • Preparing transport and shipment related documentation and invoicing 
  • Communicate on a daily basis with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and other relevant departments as well as internal shared services such as Insurance, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Finance and Controlling to ensure the smooth running of projects and shipments.
  • Resolve shipment related bottlenecks and issues 
  • Escalating issues, delays, incidents, failures, decision needs and budget overruns to the appropriate project manager according to the escalation matrix.
  • Collect all required data and prepare regular KPI-based reports on project and shipment progress, budget and deadlines in accordance with the designated Project Operations SOP. 
  • Preparation and control of post-shipment invoicing

 

Your profile:

  • First experiences in logistics, particularly in the planning, execution and coordination of transports and projects
  • Knowledge of Transport Management Systems (TMS) and operational applications
  • Ability to prepare and manage transport and shipment documentation and invoicing
  • Experience of international logistics requirements and regulations, including customs procedures
  • Skills in budgeting, cost control and KPI based reporting
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Strong problem solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work under pressure
  • Structured and autonomous working style
  • Team player with the ability to work with different departments and external partners
  • Degree in Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or comparable qualification
  • Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (especially Excel)
  • Experience with ERP systems and other relevant software solutions for the logistics industry
  • Willingness to travel occasionally
  • Flexibility and willingness to work outside normal working hours as required

 

We offer you

International team
Long-term career
Flexible working hours
Training courses
Career planning
Future focus
Flat hierarchy
Strong diversity
Family culture

Our promise to you

The Harren Group is committed to fair employment opportunities regardless of ethnic heritage, skin colour, gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or social background. Our constant goal is to create a respectful and appreciative working environment for all employees.

Do you have any questions about the position?

Get in touch with our HR Manager, Jennifer Masurtschak.

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