#BEcomeMAXX
You have a keen eye for risks and a strong passion for negotiation. You take ownership of complaint and claims management, review and handle damage cases, and actively work toward fair solutions- whether with customers, suppliers, or internal stakeholders. If you have experience in contract law, enjoy working in a team, and thrive in a dynamic environment like IronMaxx, we’d love to have you join our team!
Ready to perform? Your tasks with MAXXimum focus
Claims Investigation & Defense
- Receive, log, and prioritize incoming claims from retail chains, e-commerce partners, and food discounters.
- Investigate each claim end-to-end: trace delivery notes, match against invoices, cross-check ERP records, warehouse outbound logs, and carrier documentation.
- Build a clear, evidence-based storyline for each claim-either to challenge and reject it, or to acknowledge partial liability with controlled exposure.
- Draft professional, factual response letters to clients defending IronMaxx's position, citing documentation and agreed contractual terms.
- Maintain a structured claims register with status, amounts, deadlines, and expected outcomes.
Cash Flow & Receivables Impact
- Work closely with the AR team to identify claims that are blocking invoice payments or creating unauthorized deductions.
- Prioritize claim resolution based on financial exposure and urgency-unfreeze tied cash as efficiently as possible.
- Track credit notes issued vs. challenged; ensure disputed amounts are not written off without proper escalation and approval.
- Provide regular reporting on open claims balance, aging, expected resolutions, and cash impact to the CFO.
Supplier Claims & Recovery
- Where root cause is identified on the supplier or contract manufacturer side (e.g., incorrect labelling, short-dated goods, pallet count errors), initiate and manage reverse claims.
- Quantify damages including direct cost, lost revenue, and contractual/reputational impact.
- Negotiate and document settlements with suppliers.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Daily coordination across: AR team, Sales, Supply Chain & Purchasing, Warehouse, IT/ERP, and the CFO.
- Act as the central internal point of contact for all claims-related queries across the group.
- Support month-end close with accurate claims provisions and accruals.
Process Improvement & Prevention
- Identify recurring claim patterns; flag systemic issues to supply chain, warehouse, or procurement for elimination.
- Develop and maintain internal SOPs for claims handling, documentation standards, and escalation paths.
- Reduce claims volume over time by driving root-cause resolution across the business.
Your skillset - as strong as our protein
- 3-6+ years of experience in claims management, AR, commercial operations, or a closely related field in FMCG, food, retail, or logistics.
- Proven track record of successfully defending or negotiating commercial claims with major retail or wholesale partners
- Background in supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations.
- Strong understanding of the full order-to-cash cycle: purchase orders, delivery notes, invoices, credit notes, overdue management.
- Structured, analytical mindset with the ability to build and present a clear evidence-based case.
- High personal standards, professional presentation, and calm under pressure.
- Direct experience with claims processes at major food retail chains or e-commerce platforms (discounters, drugstores, online marketplaces).
- Experience quantifying reputational or lost-revenue damages in supplier disputes.
- User knowledge in SAP
- Fluent German and English-spoken and written-at full professional proficiency.