About the job
We are a leading, fast-growing European consumer goods and home electronics company undergoing major international expansion. To strengthen our supply chain and distribution network across Europe, we are looking for a Operations Manager to join our team on-site.
Reporting directly to our international logistics leadership team at Spanish HQ, you will be the analytical backbone of local warehouse operations. In this role, you will bridge day-to-day fulfillment execution with end-to-end process optimization, turning operational data into actionable efficiency gains.
- Main ResponsibilitiesKPI Monitoring & Analysis: Define, track, and analyze key warehouse operational metrics (stock turnover, OTD, picking/packing accuracy, handling cost per unit, and cycle times).
- Warehouse Process Optimization: Analyze inbound, put-away, storage, and outbound flows to identify bottlenecks and implement layout and operational improvements.
- Inventory Management & Control: Oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventories, reconcile discrepancies between WMS/ERP and physical stock, and manage shrinkage/damage control.
- Daily Operational Support: Act as the operational/technical liaison between warehouse floor teams and Spanish HQ, ensuring compliance with operating standards.
- Reporting to HQ: Build dashboards (Power BI / Excel) and weekly/monthly operational tracking reports for the global Operations Management team.
- The roleLead complex, often international SAP EWM transformation programmes, with full responsibility for governance, budget and risk
- Own the end-to-end solution architecture for warehouse logistics, including the integration of MFS, automation, robotics and WCS into S/4HANA
- Develop strategic client relationships and lead bid teams from first conversation to signed contract
- Line-manage and develop a team of Managers and Consultants
- Own a portfolio area, such as EWM MFS, and drive its growth and market positioning
- Bring your industry expertise into client work and into how the practice evolves
- What you'll bring10+ years in SAP consulting, including a proven track record of leading full-cycle SAP EWM implementations
- Deep knowledge of SAP EWM and S/4HANA, including integration with MM, SD, PP and TM
- Experience leading teams and large-scale projects or programmes
- A track record in business development, proposals and account growth
- Industry depth in sectors such as life sciences, automotive, pharma or retail
- SAP certifications (EWM, SAP Activate); a project management qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 is a plus
- Fluent German and English
- Willingness to travel for international programmes and client work
- What's on offerA competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Full flexibility on working hours and location within Germany
- 30 days' annual leave plus additional benefits
- Senior leadership development, certification programmes and access to an international network
- Real scope to build and shape an SAP EWM portfolio
Interested? Apply via LinkedIn or message me directly for a confidential conversation.