Have you worked out the logistics of your career yet? You will at Rhenus!
The Rhenus Group is one of the leading logistics specialists with global business operations and annual turnover amounting to EUR 7.5 billion. 40,000 employees work at 1,320 business sites in more than 70 countries and develop innovative solutions along the complete supply chain. Whether providing transport, warehousing, customs clearance or value-added services, the family-owned business pools its operations in various business units where the needs of customers are the major focus at all times.
Join our team and thrive in a dynamic company culture rooted in the values of Entrepreneurship, where innovative thinking is celebrated, Integrity, where honesty and transparency drive our actions, Empowerment, where each team member is encouraged to take ownership and initiative, and Leadership, where we cultivate a collaborative environment that inspires growth and excellence. At our company, these core values aren't just words on paper - they guide our everyday decisions, foster a supportive community, and drive both individual and collective success.
What you will be doing
Reporting to the Country Product Manager, the Junior Product Manager actively supports developing the Rhenus ocean product environment in the US. You will support the building of our carrier portfolio, assume responsibility in driving initiatives and projects within the ocean product team, gain a deeper understanding of the ocean freight market and use that know-how to help Rhenus US achieve its growth targets.
You will be contributing to that vision by... • Shaping and translating long-term product strategies into executable ocean freight projects and/or products. • Drive strategic and operational projects to support the global ocean freight teams at both local and regional level. • Support the assigned product development project, which includes business process, workflows, and user analyses. • Work with user feedback (internal and external) and analyze the data to translate key findings into input that allows technical and product teams to implement improvements. • Support beta, pilot programs, and testing initiatives on products. • Align with the roll-out teams to ensure that the product is rolled-out successfully and assist on implementing post roll-out support structures to ensure business continuity. • Create, manage, and communicate product projects and roadmaps to different stakeholders to ensure alignment and action. • Work closely with Country Product Manager through all project phases. • Other duties as assigned.
What skills & experience you will bring to us • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or similar. • Minimum of 1-2 years of experience within freight forwarding and transportation industry, ideally in ocean freight. • PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) is considered an asset. • Excellent English communication and presentation skills; Spanish bilingual capacity considered an asset. • Highly analytical and are comfortable dealing with high growth and complex business challenges. • Experiences working with Jira and Confluence is a plus. • Strong analytical skills. • Outgoing, supportive, and proactive in reaching out to others and completing tasks in a timely manner. • Be able to think outside the box and be able to execute tasks with a high level of detail.
What are some key figures for the role • Ideal starting date is January 6, 2024 • You will receive a permanent full-time contract with a 40-hour work week • You will have 15 vacation days per year
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Ignite your career with us! Seize the opportunity to contribute your unique talents to a team that champions innovation and fosters individual growth. Elevate your professional journey by applying today - your next adventure awaits! Our benefits include: • Health, Dental, and Vision Care • Prescription Drug coverage • Comprehensive Life coverage • Disability coverage • Free parking • Generous Paid Time Off
Rhenus Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation please contact us.
We thank all candidates for applying, however, only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. Currently, we are not looking for agency support with this position.