Senior Client Operations Manager

Arvato; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Arvato in Fargo, ND is seeking a Senior Client Operations Manager to serve as the on-site leader, owning both warehouse operations and client relationship management. Relocation assistance is provided for non-local candidates selected for the position.

The role requires leading a high-performing onsite team, managing client relationships, and overseeing full P&L accountability with a focus on cost control and process improvements. Strong SAP and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum seven years of operational or account management experience, with at least two years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to interact across levels and functions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, problem-solving-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills.
• Experience in supply chain or logistics environments preferred.
• High-pressure, fast-moving environment suitability.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing onsite team and own hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Serve as the primary client contact and escalation point, building trusted relationships at all levels.
• Own full P&L accountability and monitor financial performance against budget.
• Drive day-to-day operations against SLAs and manage reporting, scheduling, and invoicing.
• Lead business reviews (MBR/QBR) and drive action logs to closure.
• Identify and drive process improvements and coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Maintain alignment with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, IT and the client.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and 5S standards onsite.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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

As a Senior Client Operations Manager at Arvato, you will serve as the senior on-site leader for our site in Fargo, ND, combining full accountability for both warehouse operations and client relationship management. We are looking for a people leader who builds, develops, and elevates teams; a client-first operator who earns trust at every level of the client organization; an independent problem-solver who acts without waiting to be told; and someone who is never satisfied with the status quo and continuously pushes for better outcomes for the client and for Arvato. Relocation assistance will be provided for non-local candidates selected for the position.

YOUR TASKS

• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing onsite team — including Client Services Representatives and site operations staff. Own hiring, onboarding, performance management, and coaching. Build a team culture defined by accountability, continuous improvement, and pride in execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation for the client. Build deep, trusted relationships at all levels of the client organization. Anticipate client needs, communicate proactively, and ensure that Arvato is always a step ahead of expectations.
• Own full P&L accountability for the account. Monitor financial performance, manage costs against budget, identify margin improvement opportunities, and prepare cost estimates and proposals for all change requests. Track P&L impact of all operational changes.
• Drive day-to-day operational performance against SLAs. Monitor activity, manage scheduling, review SOWs and weekly scorecards, and own all operational reporting, including on-time delivery, volumes, invoicing, and volume forecasting.
• Lead all business review preparation and execution (MBR/QBR). Report periodically on account performance, trends, and outlook to the client and internal leadership. Own all action logs and drive follow-through to closure.
• Identify and drive process improvement independently. Coordinate special projects with internal departments and external vendors. Solve problems at the source — don't elevate what can be resolved onsite.
• Maintain alignment with key internal stakeholders across functions. Act as the connective tissue between operations, finance, IT, and the client — ensuring nothing falls through the gaps.
• Uphold all safety, compliance, and 5S standards onsite. Model the behaviors expected of the team and ensure a safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum seven years of Operational or Account Management experience, with at least two years in a senior or lead role.
• Proven leadership capabilities with the ability to interact easily with individuals at all levels and functions, both within and outside the organization.
• Must be able to work in a demanding, problem-solving-oriented environment.
• Must be assertive, analytical, and able to establish priorities.
• Knowledge of technology, data center, or high-value electronics logistics environments preferred.
• Customer Service Management/Account Management experience working in a Supply Chain environment.
• Must possess the ability to function in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Good working knowledge of SAP preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.

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.

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