You will oversee the planning and execution of software and applications. To do so, you will manage an internal team and partner with external suppliers and use your deep technical and market knowledge and thorough understanding of our business goals find and deploy the right software and application solutions for the future. You will support programs to implement regional and global software and application strategies, offer input to financial planning and controls for software and applications on a regional and global level, collaborate with management and follow-up on requisitions, purchase orders, invoices, and payments, explores opportunities to leverage scale and drive savings, and ensure that support service level objectives and key performance indicators are accomplished.

Managing staff and line responsibilities

• Managing large-scale software and application services
• Service delivery, support and excellence
• Program/Project management with experience managing multiple projects for budgets, resources, schedules and quality
• General technical background
• Understanding of integration and how different applications talk to each other
• Process and service orientation
• Business processes

What you need to know about this position:

Lead strategic planning and execution of digital warehousing and logistics initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals for operational excellence and innovation.

• Oversee the end-to-end management of large-scale technology projects, including SAP EWM, delivering measurable results in terms of efficiency, integration, and automation.
• Serve as a digital transformation champion, guiding teams through the adoption of new technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and driving continuous improvement in warehousing operations.
• Exhibit exceptional leadership skills, managing and motivating cross-functional project teams, solution providers, and external vendors, while ensuring alignment with broader business and technology strategies.
• Ensure technology and vendor selection processes are robust, transparent, and in line with both operational needs and compliance standards, including Information Security and Privacy Assessments.
• Collaborate with senior leadership across global and regional teams in manufacturing, transportation, and supply chain functions to ensure cohesive digital integration and alignment with cross-functional business needs.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with technology providers and business partners, leading contract negotiations, ensuring strong vendor relationships, and maximizing technology ROI.
• Champion strategic KPI improvements, utilizing data-driven insights to identify areas for operational improvement, transparency, and automation, particularly within warehousing and transportation.

Education / Certifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of leadership experience in logistics IT program management with a focus on warehousing solutions and digital transformation.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale, complex digital projects simultaneously, demonstrating strategic vision and operational excellence.
• Certifications in Project Management and SAP EWM as strong advantages.

Job specific requirements:

• Solid expertise in SAP EWM (Warehousing Management Projects) - Mandatory
• Leadership in Digital Transformation
• Strategic Vision
• Advanced Program Management Expertises
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Vendor Management Skills
• English Advanced