Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.
You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.
Arvato is hiring a customer relationship-driven Account Manager to manage our services for a high-tech client. In this role, you will lead a team of Customer Service Representatives, have P&L ownership, supervise program execution and changes to the scope of the program. Maintaining good communication and working relationship with clients as well as key decision-makers internally is critical to the success of the company and the client’s expectations. You will also serve as a liaison between the client’s expectations and the operational output to meet or exceed established Service-Level-Agreements (SLAs). Success in this role will be determined by achieving key targets related to financial performance, timely service, scope control and growth.
YOUR TASKS:
- Act as key client contact and build strong working relations with decision makers
- Ensure SLAs are met and monitored per contractual agreement
- Provide efficient customer service through daily management of the Customer Service Team including motivating, coaching, problem solving, recognizing and rewarding
- Manage financial objectives and reporting including gathering data for invoicing, preparing invoices, financial forecasting, and participating in annual budgeting process
- Ensure a smooth interface among all internal departments (Service Delivery, IT, Finance, Customs/Trade, Transport and all other operating entities involved) to enable a successful implementation or operation of the agreed scope of the business
- Lead new process development and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain to meet quality standards
- Participate and prepare for weekly/monthly/quarterly Business Reviews to report on day-to-day business, SLAs, and project implementations
- Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment
- This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, the Company reserves the right to change or modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Business (or comparable work experience)
- Proven track record of min. 3 years of Account Management, Program Management, or Customer Service Management
- Experience in managing a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Assertive, analytical and able to establish priorities
- Advanced Excel skills preferred
- Good working knowledge of SAP preferred
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or comparable work experience
- At least 3 years of experience in Account Management, Program Management, or Customer Service Management
- Experience managing a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Assertive, analytical, and able to establish priorities
- Advanced Excel skills
- Working knowledge of SAP
What We Do
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 165,000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.
