ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
expectus Inc. is a worldwide operating consulting company with special focus on logistics. The core service consists of services to optimize logistic costs and processes for their customers.
We are looking to enrich our local team in Charlotte, NC with an energetic professional that strives to make a difference. As part of our US-operations team you will be responsible for the determination and realization of cost savings potentials for our customers. Your tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Analysis of supply chain designs
- Financial review and analysis
- Benchmarks and evaluations
- Negotiation with logistics vendors and suppliers
- Review and establishment of contractual agreements
- Presentation of findings to stakeholders
- Operations supervision (domestic and international freight, warehousing etc.)
- Billing audits
- Reporting
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Background in logistics and financial negotiation – 3 years minimum
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics (preferred) and/or Business Management
- Strong analytic skills (numbers, figures) - macro
- Accuracy and an eye for detail in evaluations - micro
- Social strength and persuasiveness - Team player
- Passionate about the task at hand – proactive and driven
- Willingness to travel (10%)
WHAT WE PROVIDE
As a self-determined member of our team, you will have the chance to grow with your tasks and develop your career to the next level.
We believe in driven individuals that are enthusiastic, pragmatic, and open to sharing new ideas. As a problem-solver you will have a large playing field and be directly involved in the outcome of your efforts.
You will enjoy the benefits and flexibility of remote work (50%) after the initial onboarding phase.
Modern IT-equipment (MS-Office) will enable you to solve all tasks on hand efficiently.
We offer tax free subsidies to cover your health and dental insurance.
10 days PTO during the first year
PREFERRED SKILLS
German Language, International experience (e.g. semester abroad etc.)
Customer interaction, Vendor negotiation
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Applicant must have a valid US-work visa (or citizenship) and cover health insurance (tax free payment, see above).
What We Do
AHK USA is one of the largest bilateral trade organizations worldwide. With 2,500 member companies and office locations in Atlanta, Chicago and New York as well as branch offices in Houston, Philadelphia and San Francisco, the members and clients of AHK USA benefit from a nationwide service network.
At 120 locations in 80 countries around the world, the German Chamber network (AHK) offers experience, connections and services to German and foreign companies. The service portfolio of the AHKs was unified worldwide under the brand name DEinternational. DEinternational simplifies the international comparison of the different AHK services especially for mediumsized companies.
The German American Chamber of Commerce® (GACC™) New York fosters the economic ties between Germany and America. Founded in 1947 it now also comprises branch offices in Philadelphia and California.
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