Senior Project Manager - Logistics Transformation (m/f/d)

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 around 43,500 employees in over 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.

Gebr. 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

• Drive high-impact Supply Chain transformation initiatives across EMEA, creating structural improvements in cost, service and scalability across Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing and Order Management
• Act as a transformation leader between strategy, design and execution, translating strategic objectives into executable programmes, target operating models, governance structures and digital capabilities
• Own the full project lifecycle from opportunity assessment, solution design and business case development through implementation, executive decision-making, milestone steering and benefits realisation
• Lead logistics transformation initiatives including transportation management, inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, network optimisation, operating model design and logistics governance
• Ensure sustainable business impact by steering cross-functional teams and external partners, driving stakeholder alignment, change management, KPI tracking and continuous improvement

Who you are

• Qualified with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field, with experience in supply chain transformation, consulting or project leadership in international environments
• Proven in delivering large-scale transformation programmes with measurable operational and financial impact, including strong experience in business case development, investment decisions and value realisation
• Experienced in end-to-end supply chain transformation with particular strength in logistics operating models, network optimisation, transportation management, warehousing and performance improvement initiatives
• Confident in working with senior stakeholders and executive leadership, steering committees and external partners in complex matrix organisations, with a structured, analytical and results-oriented mindset
• Familiar with logistics technologies and digital transformation topics such as TMS, WMS, ERP systems, automation and analytics, fluent in English and willing to travel internationally as required

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.

Abteilung

Supply Chain & Logistics

Standorte

München, Kitzingen

Status Homeoffice/Vor Ort

Hybrid

Firmenname

Gebr. Knauf KG

Kontakt Lena Lautenbacher Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Human Resources

Über Knauf Deutschland

Der Hauptsitz der Knauf Unternehmensgruppe befindet sich im unterfränkischen Iphofen. Von dort aus werden globale Strategien entwickelt und angestoßen.

Weltweit ist Knauf einer der führenden Hersteller von modernen Dämmstoffen, Trockenbausystemen, Putzen und Zubehör, Wärmedämmverbundsystemen, Farben, Estrichen, Fußbodensystemen sowie Baugeräten und Werkzeugen. Mit mehr als 320 Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in über 90 Ländern gehört die Knauf Gruppe zweifelsohne zu den Big Playern auf dem Weltmarkt.

Lesen Sie hier mehr über unsere Geschichte.

Gegründet 1932

Mitarbeitende 43.500

Umsatz € 15,3 Mrd.