Warehouse Excellence Manager (f/m/d)
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Köln, Germany
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Logistics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor in Economics and/or Logistics or equivalent experience
- Several years of experience in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, logistics operations, performance management, and process standardization.
- Experience developing and implementing KPI frameworks, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with warehouse and logistics systems such as SAP, WMS, Power BI, or similar solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills, with experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous
Full description
BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more
Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.
YOUR TASKS
- Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and operational performance.
- Define, maintain, and harmonize global warehousing standards, policies, operating procedures, and best practices across all locations.
- Establish and manage KPI frameworks to monitor operational performance, process compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Analyze warehousing performance, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and efficiencies and effectiveness through the implementation of lean projects
- Support logistics transformation and digitalization initiatives, including the optimization of operational systems such as WMS & ERP.
YOUR PROFILE
- Bachelor in Economics and/or Logistics or equivalent experience
- Several years of experience in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, logistics operations, performance management, and process standardization.
- Experience developing and implementing KPI frameworks, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with warehouse and logistics systems such as SAP, WMS, Power BI, or similar solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills, with experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
- Willingness to travel
- Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous
WHY BERNER?
- Job bike leasing (JobRad)
- Commuting allowance
- Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
- Company pension scheme
- Opportunities for further training
- Technically modern equipped workplace
- Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
- Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop
Apply Now – We’re Excited to Meet You!
Please submit your application via our online form, including your availability and salary expectations.
The is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is: