Operation Development Associate (m/f/d)

TES Sustainable Battery Solutions, a global leader in electric vehicle battery recycling services, is a subsidiary of TES Sustainable Technology Lifecycle Solutions, a global leader in sustainable IT technology lifecycle solutions.

We are committed to minimizing Battery waste and maximizing the potential of used Li-ion batteries through environmentally responsible recycling and logistics.

At TES, sustainability is not just a buzzword; it's the foundation of everything we do. Trusted by Global car manufacturing companies, battery OEMs, and government agencies, we operate in over 20 countries with 40+ owned facilities.

As our Hungarian operations is ramping up, we're on the lookout for a dedicated Operation Development Associate to join our dynamic team and be a vital part of our growth journey.

As an Operation Development Associate, you will have a chance to contribute to a successful international team. This entry-level position is tailored for candidates with 2-3 years work experience with backgrounds in logistics, supply chain, chemistry, or environmental science who are interested in developing TES SBS Hungary operation. As a key member of our team, you are going to be involved in different areas like logistics, communication, and date exchange with relevant authorities. You will have a chance to become an active contributor of all new projects in Hungary including supply chain -, site development and permitting processes in the near future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build expert, dynamic knowledge of TES SBS products and services.
• Fulfil the Hungarian waste -, metal – transport and trading regulation.
• Data reporting on waste, metal transport to the concerned authorities
• Provide customer support, advice, and monitor internal and external operational services within our portfolio.
• Take ownership of interface control and contribute to the ongoing development and optimization of our service processes.
• Competently manage order management from entry to invoicing.
• Engage in multi-cultural communication with customers, service providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support general the manager work on daily tasks and duties.
• Manage service activities while considering waste and hazardous goods laws, especially for batteries.
• Identify possible gaps and irregularities, proposing preventive and corrective actions to the team lead.

• Successful completion of study in logistics, supply chain sustainability, chemistry, and/or environmental science.
• Experience or willing to learn the paperwork and permitting of waste logistics.
• Experience or willing to dive in logistics planning and/or international customer project management.
• Interested in waste management.
• Keen to learn about batteries is an advantage.
• Service-oriented mindset, combined with independence, flexibility, and customer orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written, in Hungarian, English, (German is an advantage)
• Confidence in standard MS Office programs.
• Team player with commitment, engaging manner, conflict resolution skills, resilience, and assertiveness.

• Chance to support, participate in a new facility environmental permitting process
• Working in an agile, international environment on daily basis
• Freedom and flexibility to shape your job
• A warm and friendly working culture in an international company
• A challenging environment that ensures personal and professional learning and growth
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Career opportunities

Become part of a growing, challenging and rewarding ‘sustaining tomorrow’ team at TES!