Flow Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Flow International Corporation, headquartered in Kent, Seattle, USA, and has its own subsidiaries in Italy, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, and the Czech Republic. Flow Europe's headquarters are located in Germany.
As an international company with more than 50 years of experience and over 15,000 installed waterjet and abrasive waterjet systems, Flow is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of ultra-high-pressure (UHP) waterjet technology.
We are seeking a new team member for the SHAPE EMEA - Supply Chain & Operations team at our Limburgerhof location.
Responsibilities: Project Management
- Overall responsibility for projects from initial definition through final customer acceptance, including order review, transfer into the ERP system, and clarification of technical issues.
- Assessment of project risks and identification of critical project aspects.
- Development and maintenance of project schedules, milestone tracking, and management of all project-related data within the ERP system.
- Coordination of project resources as well as budget and cost monitoring, including escalation management where necessary.
- Ensuring effective communication and information flow among all internal and external stakeholders.
- Timely provision of all material requirements following order confirmation.
- Coordination of project-specific customer requirements (e.g., provision of equipment).
- Monitoring of tooling and material procurement in accordance with established processes.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for service technicians (internal, affiliated companies, and customer sites).
- Ensuring complete and on-time project delivery.
- Management of all quality- and shipping-related processes within the ERP system.
- Coordination of procurement schedules in the event of project changes.
- Maintaining complete project documentation and establishing the project structure within the ERP system.
Responsibilities: Logistics
Logistics Concepts & Planning
- Analyze existing logistics processes, material flows, and warehouse structures.
- Develop and evaluate new logistics and supply chain concepts, including warehouse layouts.
- Plan and optimize material flows, storage capacity, and transportation resources.
- Implement new processes, systems, and layouts, including testing, go-live activities, and user training.
Logistics Projects
- Assume overall responsibility for logistics projects, including budget, schedule, and scope management.
- Develop project plans, risk assessments, and status reports.
- Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate with IT, peripheral departments, and external partners.
- Manage tendering processes and technical clarifications.
- Communicate project progress and key updates to management and stakeholders.
Data Analysis & KPIs
- Analyze logistics volumes, inventory levels, transportation data, and process performance.
- Prepare business cases and cost-benefit analyses.
- Define, monitor, and report on relevant key performance indicators (KPIs).
Continuous Improvement
- Initiate and implement Kaizen initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
- Standardize logistics processes, methodologies, and tools.
Requirements:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering with several years of professional experience in the machinery and plant engineering industry, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Certified Mechanical Engineering Technician with extensive professional experience, or a completed three-year commercial or technical vocational training program followed by further qualification as a Master Craftsman/Technician and many years of relevant professional experience).
- Business-fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken.
- Additional European language skills are considered an advantage.
- Strong project management expertise.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Microsoft Dynamics AX2009.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- High level of customer orientation and excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively as well as resilient and capable of making sound decisions in challenging situations.
What We Offer:
- Permanent employment with a rapidly growing global company
- Challenging responsibilities within a dynamic and international team
- Attractive compensation package
- Team events and company activities
- Individual professional development and career growth opportunities
- Hybrid working model with the option to work from home up to two days per week
- Mobility allowance
- 30 days of annual leave
- IT equipment and a mobile phone provided
- A diverse and challenging role offering a high degree of autonomy and personal responsibility
Skills Required
- Project management experience delivering projects end-to-end
- Experience using ERP systems for project and logistics management
- Logistics and supply chain planning experience (warehouse layout, material flow, transportation)
- Experience in procurement, tendering, and vendor coordination
- Data analysis skills and KPI definition/monitoring (inventory, transportation, costs)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Kaizen)
What We Do
At Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE) we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic ecosystem of companies that provides an extensive portfolio of manufacturing process solutions to customers around the world. The core technology of SHAPE was founded in high pressure waterjet cutting, cleaning, and surface preparation. Today, SHAPE’s offerings span automated assembly, material handling, software, process control, robotic motion systems, ultrahigh-pressure cutting and cleaning, aftermarket parts, and extensive support. The SHAPE difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, SHAPE team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality. Spanning 100 countries and a broad array of industries, SHAPE is expanding its reach through a growing number of direct and indirect channels. By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the pre-eminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.
