Global Operations Associate

Flexport; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading logistics technology company in Frankfurt is seeking an Operations Associate to facilitate the movement of shipments and improve operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate has experience in logistics and is fluent in both English and German, ensuring timely execution and high-quality delivery. This role includes significant interaction with regional account teams and various operational partners, making it a key position in the organization.

Leistungen

Lunch food delivery 4 days a week

Health insurance coverage

25 paid vacation days

Equity program

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave benefits

Qualifikationen

• 1-2 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, airline or sales agent operations.

Aufgaben

• Execute end-to-end movement of shipments within a regional network.
• Ensure shipments move on time and meet internal KPIs and SLAs.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations with internal and external partners.

Kenntnisse

Communicating with structure

Fluent in English

Fluent in German

Managing time and commitments

Building and using your work process

Problem Solving 1

Problem Solving 2

Ausbildung

Ausbildung Kaufmann/-frau für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung

Relevant University degree

Jobbeschreibung

About Flexport:

At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year.

The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us.

The opportunity:

The role of the Operations Associate is a critical part of making Flexport’s mission to make global trade easy for everyone a reality. Flexport today connects almost 10,000 clients and suppliers across 109 countries. In this role, your direct customers are the partners within your region: our account management and customs teams, subcontractors, carriers, terminals and trucking providers. Your work directly supports Flexport’s end customers in achieving their logistics goals. Most importantly, you will play a pivotal role in building the next operational model at Flexport: allowing us to effectively scale to achieve our mission of making global trade easier for everyone.

This role is designed to facilitate the movement of shipments while discovering and driving efficiencies that build and improve operations as part of our Global team. You will be responsible for ensuring that all customer shipments are executed according to plan, on time and within budget. As the person who manages movement in your region with laser focus, you have the unique opportunity to help your regional account team spot opportunities to improve and grow our customers’ business. You will drive impact through surfacing new ideas to eliminate waste, improve customer experience or introducing innovative ways of managing a supply chain.

You Will:

As a supply chain operator, you are an expert in executing the end-to-end movement of shipments within a regional network including Air imports and exports.

• Create a great airfreight customer experience by being proactive and utilizing newest technologies
• You will be the “front line” in ensuring the highest standard of Flexport quality: shipments move “on-time” and exceptions are handled appropriately. You will be responsible for ensuring your work satisfies internal KPIs and SLAs that demonstrate quality delivery.
• You will test scalable operational infrastructure and procedures to ensure they are delivering the highest levels of efficiency and productivity for your customers and within our new operational model.
• Seamlessly coordinate day-to-day operations with internal and external partners such as air, cartage and drayage vendors, the customs team and the Network Operations team.
• Execute the movement of air freight shipments within a regional network (both imports and exports).

Adaptive Responsibilities:

• You will help implement operational infrastructure and procedures in the day-to-day workflow, while constantly identifying and executing on opportunities to realize optimal efficiency and productivity.
• You will empower Account Management by participating in feedback loops to ensure client needs are met.
• You will use metrics to spot opportunities to improve and deliver great performance in your role, including data quality and shipment milestone timeliness.
• You will act as a consultant to your regional team, product & engineering and the operations excellence team on air freight supply chain operations.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Ausbildung Kaufmann/-frau für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung or relevant University degree
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, supply chain, airline or sales agent operations

Skills:

• Communicating with structure
• Fluent in English and German
• Managing time and commitments
• Building and using your work process
• Owning your environment, tools and materials
• Problem Solving 1: conducting research to solve problems
• Problem solving 2: Framing problems
• Pulling in help

Mindset:

• Desire to “build a better machine” and get irritated when things aren’t optimal
• Hands-on, process-oriented, structured thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Strategic vision and ground floor execution
• Excitement to manage vendor relations and create best-in-class, innovative structures to do so
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• A client service mindset; you are obsessed with client and squad happiness
• Next-level attention to detail
• Courage to challenge the status quo when logic and reason require it. See something broken? Fix it!
• Flexibility to get the job done when needed. Willing to work outside office hours and occasional weekend or night shifts in certain locations.

Precondition for the position is the submission of a positive and valid background check (Zuverlässigeitsüberprüfung -ZVÜ/ZÜP) in accordance with section 7 of the Aviation Security Act (Luftsicherheitsgestz - LuftSiG) or the successful acquisition of one when taking up the position.

What to look forward to:

• An opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing companies, where you’ll have the chance to create a global impact while being a part of a thriving multinational environment
• Lunch food delivery 4 days a week incl. vegetarian options, a salad bar and special menu options, plus breakfast options, snacks, soft drinks and barista coffee.
• Health insurance: employee contribution part is covered by Flexport
• 25 paid vacation days
• Equity program: every team member becomes a shareholder, aligning our success with yours. As a private company in a multi-trillion dollar industry, you have a direct stake in our collective growth and success.
• Employee Assistance Program through Aetna Resources for Living: Flexport provides an employer-sponsored program at no cost to you and your household members
• Parental leave benefit: Flexport is here to support you and your families in one of the most important times in life – the birth of a child! Our parental leave program allows both mothers and partners to take time off from work for pregnancy, childbirth, and to bond with your new child.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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