Hybrid EMEA Spare Parts Operations Leader – M/F/D

at KION Group

• Job title: EMEA Spare Parts Operations Leader – M/F/D
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Heusenstamm, Germany

About the role

• Operations Manager ensuring efficient spare parts flow across the EMEA region. Managing inventory and coordinating with procurement and partners for time-critical orders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of parts throughout the network
• Manage the demand planning and inventory management functions within the group.
• Plan, coordinate and execute stock taking as required.
• Define and report KPI´s as required
• Process owner for all elements of the warehouse operation
• Enable customer operations through spare parts availability and management
• Manage the continual improvement, centralization, alignment and standardization of SpareParts end to end processes
• Collaborate with all other teams within the Spare Parts team
• Be the primary point of escalation for the main Warehouse facility in Germany.
• Manage warehousing partners to ensure that KPIs are met, and service levels are at the highest level

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience of working cross-culturally
• Degree qualified or similar level of qualification, valid apprenticeships are also acceptable.
• Demonstrable track record in managing people and teams
• Experience of warehousing operations and inventory management
• Proficiency in SAP is essential
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System would be beneficial
• Be onsite in the warehouses (Kahl and Heusenstamm) several days per week
• Fluent in German and English

Benefits

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities