Our client is a highly successful family-owned company and a supplier of products and technologies for demanding industries such as pharmaceuticals and microelectronics. The company enjoys an excellent reputation in the sector and also supplies global players with production and testing equipment for high-tech products. In its project business, components and systems developed and manufactured in the Stuttgart region are delivered to customers worldwide. Short decision-making processes, a strong commitment to design, and close integration of engineering, project management, and assembly characterize the work environment. As part of its ongoing development, we are seeking a strong leader who will strategically align logistics & supply chain and operational process quality for the future.

The task:

• Management and further development of the areas of warehousing, shipping and export 
• Overall responsibility focuses on goods receipt, warehousing, order picking, packaging and shipping. 
• Ensuring timely national and international deliveries, including export and customs clearance. 
• Optimization of inventory, material flows and interfaces with purchasing, production, project and quality management 
• Controlling operational process quality across the entire end-to-end process, as well as handling deviations, complaints, and corrective actions. 
• Development of relevant key performance indicators and participation in digitalization, ERP and transformation projects in collaboration with production, purchasing, project and quality management.

The profile:

• As a results-oriented leader with a hands-on mentality, you actively lead your team on-site and drive process modernization with operational skill. With your excellent communication skills and strong sense of responsibility, you act as a bridge between departments and establish a consistent focus on quality.
• Several years of experience in logistics, production logistics, supply chain management and operational quality assurance / quality management
• Management experience in a manufacturing, technology-oriented company 
• A sound understanding of material flows, manufacturing processes, and quality and delivery requirements. 
• Experience with export and customs processes, and ideally international supply chains. 
• Proficient use of ERP systems and experience in key performance indicator-based management. 

Your perspective:

• A responsible leadership role with considerable creative freedom. 
• International project environment in a future-oriented high-tech industry 
• Long-term development prospects