About this role
Reporting directly to the Plant Logistics Manager, the Logistics Engineering Manager will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, and optimisation of complex logistics processes, systems, and infrastructure with the aim of increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving the quality of logistics services.
We offer:
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Global Opportunities
Possibility of flexible working hours
Free psychological support service
Tasks and Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Analysis and Optimization: Analyzing existing logistics processes (warehousing, transport, planning, material flow) and identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
Solution Design: Designing new and innovative logistics solutions, including warehouse layouts, transport networks, packaging processes, and information systems.
Project Implementation: Leading or participating in projects for the implementation of new logistics systems, technologies, and processes.
Data Analysis: Extensive data analysis (costs, performance, capacity) to support decision-making and solution proposals.
Technical Specifications: Preparing technical specifications for logistics equipment, systems, and services.
Benchmarking: Monitoring trends and best practices in logistics engineering and their application within the KION Group.
Collaboration: Close cooperation with IT, production, purchasing, sales, and external suppliers.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
University degree (Master's or Engineering) in logistics, industrial engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field.
Proven experience in logistics engineering, project management, and process optimization.
Already implemented advanced handling systems, such as AGVs, automated warehouses, or automatic replenishment systems between assembly line and warehouse
Strong analytical and quantitative skills, ability to work with large datasets.
Experience with tools for modeling and simulating logistics systems.
Advanced knowledge of ERP (SAP) and EWM systems.
Excellent presentation and communication skills, ability to persuade
Ability to lead projects and work in a team
English at a communicative level
Job classification and salary commensurate with experience
If this challenging task appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application. Your contact person is Caterina Buonagurio ([email protected]).
Other facts
About KION Group
Are looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of supply chain solutions is our home. KION is shaping world trade – globally, regionally, locally. We ensure that supply chains reach their full potential: fast, efficient, smart, sustainable and reliable.
Our 42,000 employees make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: The Supply Chain Solutions Company. Our people’s passion is innovating, automating, and orchestrating solutions for our customers’ supply chains.
Would you like to be part of our international 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 global group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis. Regardless of which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape how we act and how we work with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both at home and abroad.
KION is the architect of global, regional and local supply chains. Our brands are well established:
Dematic is the global leader in intelligent supply chain and automation solutions. The Linde Material Handling and STILL brands serve the premium and higher value segments of the industrial truck market. Baoli focuses on industrial trucks in the lower value and economy segments.
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What you'll do
- The Logistics Engineering Manager will analyze, design, implement, and optimize complex logistics processes and systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. This role involves leading projects and collaborating with various departments to improve logistics services.
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