Logistics Manager

Leadership & Team Management

Operational Excellence

Quality & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Performance, Safety & Compliance

Qualifications:

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• Provide functional and disciplinary leadership to Team Leaders within the assigned logistics area.
• Lead workforce planning activities, including staffing, recruitment, and resource allocation in line with budget targets.
• Set performance objectives, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a high-performance culture through coaching, employee engagement, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Manage daily logistics operations to ensure smooth, efficient, and timely execution.
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize operational KPIs related to productivity, quality, and service performance.
• Act as Process Steward for the assigned logistics area, ensuring process compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead and support projects focused on operational excellence, process optimization, and organizational development.
• Develop, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation.
• Serve as the key interface between Logistics and internal stakeholders, including Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production.
• Coordinate and resolve quality, material, and delivery-related issues and implement corrective actions when required.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective inventory management and oversight of physical inventory counts.
• Drive initiatives to improve service levels, operational quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Take ownership of quality, productivity, and safety performance within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, internal standards, and audit expectations.
• Support strategic and operational planning activities to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
• Degree, apprenticeship, or professional qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Additional logistics certification (e.g., Logistics Specialist or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience with logistics automation initiatives, such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), conveyor systems, automated guided vehicles (AGVs/AMRs), warehouse automation, or digital transformation projects within a logistics environment.
• Proven leadership experience in logistics, warehousing, or supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management and ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with KPI reporting and performance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, manage, and execute projects.
• Professional proficiency in German and English.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Resilient and capable of performing in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a continuous improvement focus.
• Ability to make decisions and drive accountability across teams.