Business Support Manager (m/f/d)

Why this role matters

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Business Support Manager (m/f/d) to join our location in Bremen .

What’s in it for you

We’re looking to offer a competitive salary

Your benefits package includes:

• Working in an international and rapidly growing organization
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth
• A pleasant, open, and informal working atmosphere
• Plenty of room for initiative and ownership

How you’ll make an impact

The Business Support Manager plays a critical role in supporting site leadership in the management, performance monitoring, and continuous development of operational activities. This position acts as a strategic business partner to the site management team, driving transparency through data-driven reporting, coordinating key projects, supporting customer relationships, and ensuring efficient administrative and governance processes.

The role is designed to enhance operational effectiveness, support decision-making through meaningful business insights, and contribute to the achievement of financial, operational, and customer objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Business Performance & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and analyze KPIs, dashboards, and management reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor productivity, quality, service level agreement (SLA), and cost performance indicators.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement and provide recommendations to management.
• Prepare business reviews, executive summaries, and management presentations.
• Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of operational data and reporting systems.

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate and support site-specific projects and strategic initiatives.
• Track project milestones, action plans, and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional improvement programs across operational departments.
• Support Lean Management, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Document project progress, results, and lessons learned.

Customer Management

• Prepare customer meetings, business reviews, and performance presentations.
• Support the resolution of customer inquiries, issues, and escalations.
• Develop customer-focused analyses and performance reports.
• Ensure professional communication and collaboration between customers and operational teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customer stakeholders.

Budget & Cost Control

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Analyze cost developments, productivity metrics, and operational efficiencies.
• Monitor and track cost-saving initiatives and improvement measures.
• Prepare financial analyses and reports for site leadership.
• Assist management in achieving budget and profitability targets.

Administrative Support to Site Leadership

• Prepare management meetings, steering committees, and operational reviews.
• Develop decision-making materials and presentation decks for leadership teams.
• Record meeting outcomes and track follow-up actions.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, reviews, and site visits.
• Act as a central point of coordination for business-related administrative activities.

Compliance & Governance

• Support adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation of operational and business processes.
• Assist with customer audits, quality audits, and compliance reviews.
• Maintain relevant KPI documentation, evidence records, and reporting requirements.
• Promote operational best practices and compliance awareness throughout the site.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management , or a related field.
• Equivalent professional qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered.

Professional Experience

• Several years of experience in a comparable business support, operations, performance management, or project management role.
• Experience within logistics, supply chain management, warehousing, or contract logistics environments is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in project coordination, business analytics, and performance management.
• Experience working with customers, senior management, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI .
• Strong experience with KPI management, reporting systems, and business analytics tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost management principles.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and continuous improvement approaches.

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
• High level of initiative, accountability, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Professional and confident presence when interacting with customers and senior leadership.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Language Requirements

• Fluent German and English, both written and spoken.
• Additional languages are considered an advantage.

Your work environment

Working at GXO Logistics means being part of a dynamic and international organization where no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to develop yourself to your full potential, supported by a company that values entrepreneurship, growth, and sustainability.

With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, employee development, and innovation, GXO is proud to be one of the top 3 logistics service providers worldwide.

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