Associate Director – Logistics, CI & Project Management

Role Overview

• Lead and drive projects (e.g., improvement initiatives, product launches) for logistics management and execution through process analysis, KPI/data insights and cross-functional implementation, ensuring and enhancing efficiency, service quality and cost-effectiveness
• Conduct structured situation reviews and stakeholder interviews, and perform KPI/data analysis to identify opportunities and necessary changes in logistics management and execution
• Develop solution concepts and refine them to implementation readiness, quantify benefits (cost/time/service), and build a business case for change
• Define the future continuous improvement framework, including approach, pipeline management, opportunity assessment, and implementation and execution
• Ensure clear communication and work closely with internal and external stakeholders and teams within and beyond logistics to align requirements, solutions, timelines and resources
• Define, monitor and report success measures; ensure expected improvements are sustained through embedded controls and identify and implement corrective actions as needed

Requirements

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or a related field
• Proven experience in Supply Chain Management (SCM), with strong emphasis on data analytics and data-driven decision making
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain flows and their impact on service, cost and performance
• Strong continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency, standardization and optimization; experience with improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) is an advantage
• Well-developed conceptual and solution-oriented thinking, with a structured approach to problem solving
• Solid knowledge of logistics operations concepts, processes and operating models (e.g., warehousing, transportation, inventory management, order fulfillment)
• Ability to translate complex data and processes into clear concepts, models and pragmatic solutions
• Strong SCM data analytics capabilities, including working with large datasets, KPIs, performance dashboards and deriving actionable insights and recommendations
• Well-developed project management skills, including planning, prioritization and coordination of cross-functional activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, timelines and deliverables in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate effectively in international and cross-functional teams and to influence decision-makers based on data-driven insights
• Fluency in English and German, both written and spoken

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Vacation account
• Digital learning
• Performance and talent development
• Leadership development
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• LinkedIn Learning
• Company bike
• Job ticket
• Deutschlandticket
• Employer-funded pension
• Childcare support