Business Manager

Arvato Direct Services Potsdam GmbH; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Arvato Direct Services Potsdam GmbH seeks a results-driven Business Manager to support strategic initiatives and operational projects globally. You will analyze financials, market trends, and processes while delivering insights to senior leadership.

The role requires strong analytical and project management skills, ability to influence stakeholders, and travel up to 50%, including international assignments. MBA is preferred and experience in supply chain solutions is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, analytics or similar is required.
• MBA is preferred.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financials, markets, and processes to guide decisions.
• Coordinate and present business reviews and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare compelling presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Travel up to 50% nationally or internationally as needed.
• Support RFPs and client-facing operational projects.

Skills

Analytics

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Senior communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

MBA preferred

Job description

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.

Job Description

Arvato is seeking a results-driven Business Manager to support strategic initiatives and operational projects within a global environment. This role involves analyzing financials, market trends, and business processes while delivering insights and presentations that guide senior leadership decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to drive impactful business outcomes.

YOUR TASKS

• Support various operational projects and RFP’s with clients.
• Analysis of the financials, markets, competitors, documentation of processes (as‑is and to‑be), provision of background information on clients, potential partners, new players, technologies, etc. for senior management to make informed decisions.
• Coordination and presentation of business reviews, strategic reviews, and metrics.
• Meeting preparations, including the creation of compelling presentations, both internally and externally.
• Present new concepts to a global audience with cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Analytics, Data Science, or a similar field is required.
• At least 1 year of working experience in a Business Analyst, Consultant, Business Development, or Project Development type role.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and provide alternative solutions to complex problems and operate effectively in a complex organization through influence and collaboration.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Strong relationship management skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at a senior level.
• Is logical, analytical, organized, structured, number-driven, and can meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates the ability to be forward-thinking, taking the broad view, and contributes to defining and implementing business strategy.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including potential for international travel.
• Creative approach and visual thinking abilities.
• MBA is preferred.
• Experience in Supply Chain Solutions environment is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to working for a global organization.

Additional Information

• 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.

Legal and Inclusion Statement

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data: Responsible for processing the information provided in your application is the company specified in the job advertisement, with its registered office as indicated. The company processes your data for the purpose of establishing an employment relationship on the basis of Art. 6 (1) b GDPR / Section 26 (1) sentence 1 BDSG. The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process.

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. We welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience.

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