HDS: Career
Deputy Department Lead
About us
HDS International Group® is one of Europe’s largest consulting firms in the fields of logistics controlling and transport cost management. Over 50 employees with many years of experience and high qualifications form the basis of our successful logistics consulting services.
To strengthen our sales team, we are currently looking for a full-time/part-time:
Deputy Department Lead (M/F/D)
Logistics Cost Auditing & BPO Services
Locations: Braunschweig (DE) | Zurich / Lugano (CH) | Hybrid possible
Company: HDS International Group
Start: By agreement
About HDS International Group
Founded in 2005, HDS International Group is one of Europe’s leading consultancies for
logistics cost management and process optimization. With over 100 specialists across
locations in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Vietnam, HDS supports companies in
reducing logistics costs, optimizing processes, and making expenditures transparent and
digitally controllable.
Our service portfolio includes automated auditing of logistics invoices, benchmarking &
cost optimization, tender management, KPI dashboards, as well as claims management
and credit procedures.
Your Role
As the deputy to the Partner responsible for Logistics Cost Auditing & BPO Services, you
will play a central role in the operational and strategic management of this fast-growing
business unit.
You will serve as a key contact for major clients in industry and retail as well as logistics
service providers. With a process-oriented mindset and a strong affinity for digital
solutions, you will actively shape the development of our services – in close
collaboration with our international team, especially the delivery center in Ho Chi Minh
City (Vietnam).
Your Responsibilities
- Support and represent the Partner in managing the department and client
relationships - Contribute to the development and expansion of our BPO and audit services
- Maintain communication with major clients (industry, retail) and logistics providers
- Provide technical oversight and ensure quality in ongoing billing and cost management
projects - Analyze and optimize processes related to freight invoicing and value-added services
- Collaborate closely with international teams (especially the Vietnam delivery center)
- Support in sales activities, presentations, and tenders
- Contribute to the digital evolution of our tools and workflows
- Willingness to travel occasionally for coordination and client interaction
Your Profile
- Completed vocational training or academic degree with a focus on forwarding,
logistics, or supply chain management - Practical experience in freight controlling, logistics invoice auditing, or value-added
services in a B2B logistics environment - Ideally, experience working with a logistics provider, freight forwarder, or 4PL service
- Confident use of standard MS Office applications (especially Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook, Teams); HubSpot and Jira knowledge is a plus - Business-fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages
(e.g., French or Italian) are an advantage - Strong communication skills in dealings with international clients and logistics partners
- Structured, independent work style with strong hands-on mentality
- High interest in digitalization, process improvement, and innovative logistics solutions
- Eagerness to take on more responsibility – ideal for professionals from the “second
row” ready to advance
What We Offer
- Entry into a key role with potential to grow into a department leadership position
- International collaboration in a professional, innovation-driven environment
- Flexible work models (on-site or hybrid)
- Attractive compensation with performance-based components
- A modern company culture with flat hierarchies and real autonomy
- Top-tier clients from industry, retail, and logistics
- Room for entrepreneurial thinking, responsibility, and personal development
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to take the next career step and assume operational responsibility, we
look forward to receiving your application!
Apply now: bewerbung@hds-international.com
Subject: Application – Deputy Department Lead Logistics Cost Auditing
Application documents
Start your career with us now. What are you waiting for? Apply to HDS today and send us your detailed application documents, stating your salary expectations.
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you!
By email:
By mail
Contact person: Anke Henning
HDS International Group
Hans-Sommer-Straße 67
38106 Brunswick