A long-established Japanese manufacturer that has been in business for 75 years. Our main business is the manufacture of chemical products, lubricants, engine oils, etc. In particular, many of our products are for the automotive industry, and we offer automotive chemical products such as lubricants and cleaning agents. The company has a base in Germany and a global manufacturing and sales network.
The company is looking for a Business Support Specialist to join its Düsseldorf office.
This is not a traditional accounting role. Instead, you will gain a deep understanding of daily business operations across Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Order Management, and identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and optimize existing processes.
You will play a key role in the company's digital transformation journey utilizing Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, Power Automate, and emerging AI technologies.
Main Responsibilities
Analyze and improve Accounts Payable and invoice processing workflows
Review and optimize purchasing and procurement processes
Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Order Management process improvements
Promote and enhance the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365
Develop Power BI reports and KPI dashboards
Design workflow automation solutions using Power Automate
Explore and implement AI-driven productivity improvements
Collaborate with multiple departments to identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
Document, standardize, and optimize business processes
Participate in and lead digitalization and business transformation initiatives
Drive Business Transformation
Be part of a strategic initiative to redesign and modernize core business operations across Finance, Purchasing, and Operations.
Leverage Cutting-Edge Microsoft Technologies
Gain hands-on exposure to Dynamics 365, Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, and other digital solutions.
Shape the Future Through AI
Help develop next-generation business processes by incorporating AI and automation into daily operations.
High Level of Ownership
This role offers significant autonomy and visibility, allowing you to influence how the company operates and grows.
Strong Career Development Potential
An excellent opportunity for professionals who aspire to move beyond operational roles into process excellence, digital transformation, and business support leadership positions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
COMPETENCY (“Must”)
Business-level English
Experience in process improvement, business operations, or operational excellence initiatives
ERP system experience(Microsoft preferable)
Strong understanding of Microsoft 365 solutions
Ability to analyze and document business workflows
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365
Power BI reporting and analytics experience
Power Automate workflow automation experience
Experience using AI tools such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms
Exposure to Finance, Accounting, Purchasing, or Supply Chain functions
German and/or Japanese language skills
BENEFITS
Working hours: 40 hours a week (flexible, remote work available)
Location: Düsseldorf
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Expected annual salary: €45,000–55,000 (depending on experience)
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