Jan-Claas Grefe

Led an international team of up to 10 FTEs, managed the transition and integration of new processes to the Shared Service Center in Budapest, and handled stakeholder management and escalation for internal and external customers.

Coached expats in Hungary, established a coaching practice from the ground up, and defined a social media strategy to enhance visibility.

Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives in logistics, managed internal and external stakeholders, and defined logistics requirements for new projects.

Oversaw daily transportation operations, managed KPIs, and supervised an international team while implementing continuous improvement processes.

Supervised an international team, managed logistics service providers, and implemented standard operating procedures for transportation processes.

Analyzed potential customers, acquired new clients through cold calling, and negotiated commercial conditions while supporting logistics tendering.

Analyzed and optimized transportation networks, established commercial relationships, and managed RFQs across European country organizations.

Supported tender management, created controlling tools for transportation decisions, and prepared sales pitches for key account managers.

Executed inbound and outbound land transports, handled transportation documents, and negotiated with transport sub-contractors.

Gained practical experience in production processes.

Assisted in various commercial tasks within the department.

Studied Transport and Supply-Chain Management with a focus on Marketing. Member of the Rhetoric and Logistics Council of the DAV.

Completed an apprenticeship as a logistics expert, covering land transportation, sea and airfreight transportation, and warehousing.

Achieved secondary school level education with specializations in Accounting, Business Administration, Languages, and Marketing.