Document Controller - (German Language Specialist)

NKT Operations; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT Operations seeks a German Language Expert/Translator who is ready to build a career as a Document Controller. This role offers challenging work, potential growth, and exposure to cross‑site projects in Chennai, India.

You will check in/out documents, track status, prepare final packages, and ensure compliance with contracts and internal standards while coordinating with customers and suppliers. A bachelor’s degree, fluent German, good English, and experience with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Proficiency in German.
• Exposure/Experience in document management or office management.
• Ability to read and understand contracts or complex written material.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, M-Files or other DMS, and SharePoint.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure incoming documentation is checked, distributed, and stored according to agreed processes
• Monitor document flow, track status, and report progress to project or tender managers
• Compile and prepare final documentation packages in line with contract requirements
• Maintain project lists, archive documents, and ensure compliance with legal and internal standards
• Manage official project correspondence and ensure customer documentation is accepted before submission

Skills

German language

English language

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat DC

M-Files

SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for a talented and motivated German Language Expert / Translator who is ready to build a career as a Document Controller. If you are looking for a challenging opportunity with strong career growth, this role could be the perfect fit for you. We are looking for a German Translator who is ready to work as a Document Control er. If you are seeking a challenging career with excellent growth opportunities, this could be the perfect role for you.

Role & responsibilities

• Ensure incoming documentation is checked, distributed, and stored according to agreed processes
• Monitor document flow, track status, and report progress to project or tender managers
• Compile and prepare final documentation packages in line with contract requirements
• Maintain project lists, archive documents, and ensure compliance with legal and internal standards
• Manage official project correspondence and ensure customer documentation is accepted before submission

You will report to the Team Lead of Document Control and work closely with customer representatives, contractors, suppliers, and project/tender team members across different sites and countries. Occasional travel may be required depending on customer and contract needs.

Preferred candidate profile

• A bachelors degree in any discipline
• Proficiency in the German language
• Exposure/Experience in document management or office management
• The ability to read and understand contracts or complex written material
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat DC, M-Files or other DMS, and SharePoint
• Fluency in English