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Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Strategic Assistant to General Manager

Business OperationsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeShanghai, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is mandatory.
  • Strong statistical, analytical, and problem-solving techniques are required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and database systems, is required.
  • Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is required.
  • Willingness to provide off-shift support when necessary is required.
  • At least 2–3 years of work experience in the same industry is required.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all encountered information is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the General Manager in planning, directing, managing, and coordinating day-to-day business activities.
  • Manage the GM's diary, prioritize competing issues, and exercise judgment and flexibility in handling them sensitively.
  • Provide central support on policies, processes, reporting, and analytical work.
  • Track and provide analytical reports on strategic initiatives, financial and business performance, and market trends.
  • Manage specific projects and milestones across major projects.
  • Oversee implementation of internal processes on behalf of the General Manager.
  • Support meetings, appointments, and events by drafting and coordinating materials and agendas, disseminating meeting materials, and taking notes before and after meetings.
  • Support the General Manager's participation in meetings, calls, and regular internal and external performance reviews by recording notes and taking accountability for follow-ups.
  • Monitor tasks delegated by the General Manager to ensure completion by agreed deadlines.
  • Engage with organizational leaders to identify emerging issues and advise the General Manager on priorities.
  • Help create, review, and improve implementation methodology, including project planning, stakeholder management, and business execution.
  • Follow up on contacts made by the General Manager and support ongoing relationship cultivation.
  • Maintain internal and external relationships to enable collaboration and uphold the reputation of the Shanghai team.
  • Promote effective ways of working and best practices, and foster a collaborative, creative, candid, and results-focused working culture.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • An MBA or master's degree with a Logistics or Business background is advantageous.
  • Sound project management capabilities and experience are preferable.

About the Company

Rhenus

Global freight, warehousing, logistics provider

Rhenus coordinates road, air, and ocean freight, contract logistics, warehousing, and port and inland waterway services from hundreds of locations worldwide to move goods for customers across many industries. By combining multimodal transport with warehousing and value-added services, it offers end-to-end supply chain solutions that include inventory management and distribution. Its global footprint and broad service mix, along with being part of the Rethmann group, lets it deliver integrated logistics with industry-specific expertise. Its goal is to help customers move and manage goods efficiently and reliably worldwide, optimizing supply chains and connecting producers with markets.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Holzwickede, Germany
Founded
1912

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