Specialist Ordering & Distributions

Date: 14 Apr 2024

Location: Leinfelden Echterdingen, BW, DE

Company: smart Europe

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

 

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

 

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

 

Your responsibilities

 

  • You are responsible for the daily operations to fulfil customer demands regarding outbound logistics in interaction with HQ, markets, service providers and others
  • You develop our transport relevant IT systems together with IT colleagues and keep data in the systems always up to date.
  • You provide forecasts and discuss necessary actions with forwarders
  • You align and measure KPIs, safeguard transport quality and assure a problem free customs clearance process
  • You optimize the supply chain and lead continuous improvement workshops
  • You adapt the IT system regarding transportation
  • You are responsible for vehicle ordering from joint venture partners and the safeguarding supply chain from Asia to Europe
  • You consult markets in regards of finding the best transportation solution for specific customer needs in B2C or B2B businesses
  • You are responsible for the verification of invoices and the adaptation of processes to create the foundation for a smooth payment process between service providers and internal Finance team
  • You are responsible for other topics such as ordering and distribution; innovations, new supplier development, airfreight of vehicles and others

 

What you bring along

 

  • You have a university degree in Logistics or comparable education
  • You have a minimum first experience of 3-5 years in similar positions in a forwarding agency or a production environment
  • You are proficient in SAP, Transport Management Systems and Microsoft Office (incl. Teams)
  • You are fluent in English; any other language especially German and Chinese is a plus
  • You are a team player
  • You have the willingness to learn
  • You blend well in a multicultural environment
  • You have a curious personality
  • You are open to travel

 

 

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.
 
We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.
 
We empower you to have ownership over work