Welcome to Vorwerk – as a Project Manager Operations
Life is full of contradictions. We prove that these can be perfectly united, not only with our innovative products, but also with exciting opportunities for engineers. We offer you a multifaceted job in operations with the freedom to make a substantive contribution to our sustainable growth. Shape the future of Vorwerk with us.
We are an international, family-owned company offering to our employees and sales advisors a wide variety of prospects. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands as well as long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to actively shape their future with us.
Vorwerk International & Co. KmG belongs to the German family-owned company Vorwerk that has been operating in Wuppertal for more than 130 years. From the strategic head offices in Wollerau, the Kobold and Thermomix divisions are managed.
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responsibilities
Lead and support implementation and launches of new products throughout the supply chain
Lead and implement projects within planning, distribution or system supported improvement initiatives
Capacity planning and prioritizing of projects
Manage improvement projects throughout the entire supply chain
Implementation of projects according to internal project Management standards (Prince2)
Secure project timelines, budgets and development of counter measures in case of deviation
Establishing performance and impact measurements to allow benchmarking, and continuous improvement
Optimization and standardization of processes regarding benchmarks, tenders and projects
Definition of KPI’s regarding projects and selected suppliers
Travelling up to 25% can be expected
requirements
Academic background with Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations,
Economics and/or Management with additional degrees (e.g. certifications in Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
Minimum five years’ experience in a logistics function preferably in the consumer goods or relevant industries. Alternatively 3-5 years’ experience from consultancy industry
Track record in Project Management Knowledge of implementation of new products / product launches
Good ERP knowledge, SAP is beneficial
Knowledge of planning and/or implementation of IT systems would be an advantage
Fluent in English and preferably German, any other European language of advantage
Team oriented with good intercultural skills
Strong negotiations, communication and presentations skills
Analytical and data-driven with the ability to structure complex issues
