Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture. As a global building materials manufacturer with 42,500 employees in 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future. Knauf Gips KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision. Can you say ‘yes’? Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you? Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions? Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions? Do you strive for personal and professional growth? What you'll do As a Supply Chain Management Project Manager (f/m/d), you will be responsible for analyzing and implementing optimization potential across Central and Northern Europe Applying methodical approaches to identify optimization opportunities in our logistics processes (warehousing, loading, picking) will be one of your main tasks You’ll drive automation and digitalization in the warehouses (e.g., implementation of global warehouse and yard management standards, picking automation, AGVs, etc.) You'll lead project teams, manage the change process, be responsible for communication (e.g. steering committees) and documentation of project progress, moreover you´ll proactively support sites in Central and Northern Europe with requests, challenges and projects related to warehousing, picking and loading To develop supply chain strategies and follow up on project status, you will work with central functions, divisional and plant managers Last but not least: you will develop regional supply chain standards, drive the networking of the regional warehousing community and act as an interface between the Technical Directorate and the regional and global supply chain organization Who you are You have successfully completed a degree in engineering, industrial engineering or business administration with a focus on logistics/supply chain management and have several years' experience in operational project management (with a focus on warehousing and/or transport) In previous roles you´ve demonstrated success in performance improvement and initial experience in occupational health and safety Knowledge of methodical process optimization (e.g. Six Sigma Green Belt) is one of your key strengths, knowledge of SAP EWM would be advantageous You are a true team player with strong analytical skills and a structured, proactive and solution-oriented hands-on approach You are fluent in German and English and you are willing to travel internationally (Central and Northern Europe) What we offer you We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things: Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family owned business Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, a wide time window for flexible working and weekly home office days Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g. Iphofen gym, swimming, soccer, etc.) as well as active health promotion through company doctor, occupational safety, etc. Daily time savings: free parking and access to public transport with in-house shuttle to our office Feel Welcome: Welcome days and individual onboarding, company and team events Personal career and career development: Individual support for extra-occupational studies, further education and training courses Benefits and vouchers: Employee discounts with well-known brands as well as discounted employee purchasing E-bike leasing: Utilizing tax benefits while promoting your own health at the same time Relocation Support: Support in the event of a international change of location Knauf as an employer Knauf Gips KG is a company based in Germany that specialises in innovative systems for drywall construction, floors, plaster and façades. Our high-quality dry construction systems stand for outstanding sound, fire and thermal insulation on floors, walls and ceilings. The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth. Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.