What I’m doing here is playing a small part of a big system. Every cog in the wheel is important to bring the customer further. A Significant RepositioningAn important aspect for Simon as a developer was the repositioning of the company’s IT department. The Technology Solution Center was formerly known as the Shared Service Center. The division transformed into a Technology Solution Center that delivers a complete package of solutions. “This approach also makes it interesting for me as a developer when it comes to planning and implementing long-term projects,” explains Simon. Technology Service Center, Nanjing (China)“I am particularly proud when I was able to proactively use the different time zones to my advantage. When working with one customer from the USA, there was a communication gap with a lot of questions and answers,” say Simon. “In stepping up to the challenge, I worked proactively to determine what the customer wanted based on our experience, technology, and skills.” So rather than sending that customer a long list of questions and then having to wait for a reply (which could take a long time, due to the time difference), Simon acted based on his past experience. He delivered a solution to see if this implementation was what the customer wanted. “In this case, it was a direct hit,” says Simon. “The customer informed me that this was exactly what they wanted — and we saved a whole day.”A Fun, Engaging Work EnvironmentSimon likes the DB Schenker workplace atmosphere, where camaraderie among team members is high and office politics is kept to a minimum. “We all like to joke around and have fun with each other,” he says, “and all while we focus on finishing our tasks on time and accurately.” Simon enjoys a relaxed approach in day-to-day life. “It's casual Friday every day, and it’s even nicer when we dress up for special events,” he says. “For the annual dinner we wear suits and dresses as if it was a wedding venue. This is something special that I've never had at any other job.” He also enjoys the work-life balance that his position at DB Schenker offers him — something that’s not always easy to attain in the IT development environment.“Chinese IT companies typically have the ‘9-9-6’ working code (9:00AM to 9:00PM, six days a week),” Simon explains. “It's actually amazing that we only work until 5:00-5:30PM at the Technical Service Center. It’s been great for my private life because I also have time for my family and my young child.” Interested in more employee insights? Yasuhiro, Director “I have a strong passion for geographies and working with people from different cultures. Diversity inspires me and it moves me forward every single day." Read more Heidi, Head of Hotel Logistics UK "With every project we complete, we are learning and developing." Read more Gerrit, Facility Coordinator “My brother worked in trucking and I liked what he was doing; that’s why I came to work here.” Read more Angela, IT Supervisor "Within my team, we always look for opportunities to continuously improve each project." Read more Mabel, District Manager “I don’t like to narrow it down to a single opportunity; I always like to leave my options open, let's see what's next" Read more Yosvani, Warehouse Manager "Diversity has helped me to recognize and respect ‘ways of being’ that are not necessarily my own." Read more Neville, Unit Operational Leader “You must make the best out of what you have. Think positive – always!” Read more Frank, Truck Driver “I am not a number; I’m personally important and recognized.” Read more Nouri and Benjamin, Branch Manager “There’s never a dull moment around here.” Read more Jan, Truck Driver “Representing DB Schenker while driving the Golden Truck has been a great experience,” Read more Nell and David, Apprenticeship "There are so many different attractive and complex work areas, I’d never guessed." Read more Jördis, Trainee "The great thing about the trainee program is that each trainee can decide for themselves what they want to focus on." Read more Lara, Program Lead "Working at DB Schenker is exciting and challenging at the same time. Every day is another learning experience." Read more Yasuhiro, Director Heidi, Head of Hotel Logistics UK Gerrit, Facility Coordinator Angela, IT Supervisor Mabel, District Manager Yosvani, Warehouse Manager Neville, Unit Operational Leader Frank, Truck Driver Nouri and Benjamin, Branch Manager Jan, Truck Driver Nell and David, Apprenticeship Jördis, Trainee Lara, Program Lead Contact Do you have any questions about an open job position? Then please contact the person listed in the job offer. You can find out more about current vacancies here.If you would like to learn more about our employee stories, please get in contact with us. We look forward to receiving your call/email. Schenker AG Sonja WenkaLyoner Straße 1560528 Frankfurt am Main, GermanyPhone: +49 (0) 69 24744-2638sonja.wenka@dbschenker.com