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In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing efficient logistics solutions, managing complex new client projects, communicating directly with clients, and supporting the team through coaching.
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Your role in the team
- In our contract logistics team, you are responsible for warehouse operations - whether it's, for example, picking goods in the warehouse or performing organizational tasks in the office.
- In doing so, you work precisely and contribute not only to the success of your team but also ensure smooth daily operations in our warehouses and distribution centers.
- With your work, you enable, for example, the storage and delivery of spare parts for various industries or medical products.
- As a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) in the Process & Operations (P&O) department, you will play a key role in the development, management, and implementation of complex warehouse logistics solutions.
- In complex new customer projects, you lead the P&O workstream and work closely with internal interfaces - especially with the customer and the IT team.
- Thereby, you ensure coordinated and efficient collaboration across both areas.
- In addition to your project responsibilities, you will further develop our operational standards and our methodological toolkit.
- In addition, you will take on a cross-project coaching role and contribute to continuously increasing the qualification and competency levels within the organization.
- Subproject management P&O within complex logistics implementations across various sectors, including automation projects.
- Development and elaboration of customized logistics solutions based on existing rough concepts.
- Direct communication with clients, including presenting concepts, aligning technical requirements and processes, as well as supporting the implementation.
- Implementation of the solutions directly on-site and support during commissioning.
- Close integration with IT for the technical implementation of logistical processes and interface management.
- Coaching and professional development of project team members in the P&O field.
- Development and implementation of operational standards as well as co-creation and leadership of strategic projects in the P&O area, including cross-departmental initiatives.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Business Administration, or a comparable qualification.
Qualifications
- Deep expertise in at least one of the following industry sectors: Healthcare/Pharma, Technology, or Consumer Goods.
- Strong leadership and moderation skills, even without disciplinary authority.
- Excellent communication skills, empathy, and a confident demeanor when dealing with stakeholders at all levels.
- A high degree of self-responsibility, strategic thinking, and organizational talent.
- High willingness to travel within Germany.
- Very good English skills (fluent).
Experience
- At least 10 years of professional experience as a project manager, process engineer, or in operational leadership roles in logistics and warehousing environments.
What we offer
- Conditions: performance-based remuneration, holiday pay as well as success and profit sharing, 30 vacation days, and a company car.
- Health promotion: sports and wellness programs, occupational supplementary health insurance, bicycle leasing with JobRad, consulting services on topics such as work-life balance, location-specific activities.
- Asset-building benefits: Support for wealth accumulation in the areas of retirement planning, bank savings plans, and investment funds.
- Perspective: Training programs for professional and personal development such as language courses and development programs.
- Discounts: various benefits with numerous partner companies in the fields of fashion, leisure, electronics, home & co.
- Teamwork: collegial working atmosphere in a large company, diverse team and company events, referral program for new employees.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
Higher take-home pay
Work-Life-Integration
Food & drink
Topics you will work on
Job locations
About your employer
With more than 82,000 employees at more than 1,300 sites in over 100 countries, Kühne + Nagel is one of the world's leading logistics providers.
- 250+ Employees
- 1890
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Logistics, Transportation
Employer reviews
- Engineering
- 3.3
- Working conditions
- 4.4
- Career growth
- 3.4
- Team culture
- 3.4
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