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.
Gebrüder Knauf 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
* You will lead efforts in process and data analytics, transforming complex decision challenges into sophisticated decision support models
* Take ownership of the lifecycle as you design, develop, deploy, maintain and adapt simulation as well optimization models
* In collaboration with IT, you will be responsible for the design and development of the data platform and infrastructure essential to the support of advanced simulation and optimization models
* Work with internal stakeholders to define project goals and requirements, while contributing to the development of achievable timelines
* As a leader of external developers and contractors, you will ensure that their efforts result in successful framework creation and effective maintenance
Who you are
* You possess a degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, econometrics or a related field, with a focus on optimization methods and models
* With expertise in transportation optimization techniques, you will have the knowledge of integer optimization and mathematical solvers such as Gurobi or CPLEX that are essential to success in this role
* You have demonstrated the ability to develop discrete event simulation models, ideally using tools such as Java or Anylogic and have demonstrated effective problem solving skills
* Your software development skills include design patterns, CI/CD, testing, Spring and you excel in deploying optimization solutions
* Fluency in English enhances collaboration with diverse teams and knowledge of German is considered an asset
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 company.
* Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
* Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
* Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
* Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
* Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
* Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
* Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
* E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
* Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation
Knauf as an employer
Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.
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.