Workflow Coordinator – Automated Logistics & Supply Chain
About the Role
An innovative logistics organisation in the Wohlen area is seeking a Workflow Coordinator to actively monitor and control the flow of goods through a highly automated logistics environment.
The role is responsible for coordinating material flow from goods receipt through automated warehouse areas to timely delivery at packaging stations. You will work closely with warehouse operations, internal departments and external partners to maintain efficient logistics processes, respond to operational deviations and support continuous improvement.
The position is particularly suited to an experienced logistics or supply chain professional with strong technical understanding of automated material-flow systems and the ability to remain focused and analytical in a high-volume operational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively monitor and control the end-to-end flow of goods from inbound receipt through automated storage to packaging stations.
- Ensure efficient and timely material supply for more than 1,000 employees through proactive operational coordination.
- Monitor incoming orders and support Warehouse Shift Managers with capacity, resource and workforce planning.
- Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth logistics operations.
- Analyse material flows, operational performance and key performance indicators.
- Identify deviations and potential bottlenecks at an early stage and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Monitor warehouse capacity and operational workload to support efficient resource utilisation.
- Coordinate priorities across automated warehouse and material-flow systems.
- Support the optimisation of logistics processes and further development of automated workflows.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reliability and automation within the logistics operation.
- Communicate operational issues, priorities and solutions clearly to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain an overview of complex logistics processes and respond quickly to changing operational requirements.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in an automated logistics, warehouse or supply chain environment.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end logistics and material-flow processes.
- Technical understanding of conveyor technology and automated material-flow systems.
- Experience working with warehouse management, control or logistics monitoring systems such as:
- Control Tower
- PlantUI
- Very good German language skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with different internal and external stakeholders.
- Structured, solution-oriented and resilient approach to work.
- Ability to prioritise effectively and maintain an overview during periods of high operational workload.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to understand complex system environments and their interdependencies.
- Ability to explain complex operational relationships clearly to different audiences.
- High adaptability and resilience in dynamic operating environments.
- Strong continuous-improvement mindset, with a willingness to challenge existing processes and develop more efficient and automated solutions.
- Flexibility and reliability, including willingness to work a two-shift schedule.
Key Skills
Workflow Coordination | Logistics Coordination | Supply Chain | Automated Logistics | Warehouse Automation | Material Flow | Material Flow Systems | Warehouse Management | Warehouse Operations | Logistics Control Tower | Inventory Flow | Capacity Planning | Resource Planning | Operational Planning | Logistics Analytics | KPI Monitoring | Process Optimisation | Continuous Improvement | Warehouse Management Systems | Automated Warehousing | Conveyor Technology | Probas | PlantUI | Control Tower | Stakeholder Management | German | Shift Operations
What's Offered
- Comprehensive onboarding and support from experienced colleagues.
- Stable position within an established and successful organisation.
- Attractive employment conditions.
- Professional development opportunities within logistics and supply chain.
- Collegial working environment.
- Modern equipment and technology.
- Opportunity to work within a highly automated logistics operation.