You will act as the primary advisor for ensuring successful intralogistics software projects.We offer:
- Stable employment (contract for an indefinite period immediately after the probationary period),
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a company with an established position on the market,
- Fixed salary and attractive bonus system,
- Necessary work tools,
- A wide range of benefits (private medical care, Multisport (after the probationary period), co-financing of foreign language learning, discounts on cultural events, the possibility of joining group insurance, integration meetings),
- Friendly working conditions,
- Atmosphere of cooperation and mutual respect.
Key Functions and Responsibilities:
- You are responsible for the planning and execution of intralogistics software (Warehouse Management Systems, Forklift Guiding Systems, Warehouse Control Systems, Semi-automated VNA, control software for automated guided vehicles) projects.
- Perform realization workshops for creating/proofing the requirements analysis and ensuring the seamless integration of intralogistics software into the customer's system landscape, including the definition and validation of all necessary interfaces (e.g., between WMS, WCS, and automation/robot control systems).
- Capture and specify requirements: Translate customer requirements into technical specifications for WMS, WCS and automation systems.
- This role involves creating all necessary project documentation and collaborating closely with internal and external project management partners to drive the successful technical, timely, and financial implementation of projects.
- You are responsible for tests (FAT & SAT), commissioning and Go-Live/Ramp-Up phases for software projects until we get the final acceptance signed.
- Analysis and optimization of logistics processes, warehouse layouts, IT processes and warehouse technology.
- Performing project coordination, reporting, and creating of profitability analysis.
- If required, you support the sales process and the workshop with your detailed product and process knowledge.
- Advise and train the network (main focus of intralogistics/automation software project management) as well as create structures for its integration into the automation business unit.
Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
- Team player attitude with a high degree of initiative and a goal-oriented, analytical way of working.
- Commitment and passion for implementing intralogistics projects and the development of concepts in the intralogistics software environment.
- Professional experience in project management in logistics/intralogistics, ideally with a connection to intralogistics software.
- Good technical understanding of material flow, intralogistics and how warehouse management systems work.
- Ability to structure yourself and your tasks very well and always work reliably.
- You have the talent to understand, apply and explain complex issues. You have the certain communication skills.
- Experience in operational logistics and in the logistics environment and are highly motivated to design and enjoy analyzing and improving processes and to transfer them to our customers in perfect working order
- Experience in IT and/or software with warehouse management systems and / or intralogistics systems.
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
Core Competencies & Skills:
- Customer-oriented and places high value on client requirements.
- Works autonomously but is also an effective team player and communicator.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Flexible attitude and a willingness to travel (approx. 20%).
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze and improve complex processes.
Skills Required
- Professional experience in project management in logistics/intralogistics
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and intralogistics software
- Technical understanding of material flow, intralogistics and warehouse systems
- Ability to capture and translate customer requirements into technical specifications
- Experience with integration of WMS, WCS and automation/robot control systems and interface definition
- Experience with FAT and SAT testing, commissioning, Go-Live and Ramp-Up phases
- Experience in operational logistics and process analysis/optimization
- Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Flexible attitude and willingness to travel (approx. 20%)
- Connection to intralogistics software (ideally)
What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries. We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers. Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry. With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally. Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
