Global Process and Data Expert – In & Outbound Logistics (m/f/d)

Knauf Deutschland; Kitzingen (VGem); On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Security

Flexibility

Fitness and health discounts

Daily time savings: parking/public &gt

Future planning

Welcome approach

Career and professional development

Benefits and vouchers

E-Bike leasing

Relocation support

Job summary

Knauf Group in Germany seeks a Logistics Transformation Expert to drive the SAP ECC 6 to SAP S/4HANA transition, standardizing inbound and outbound transportation processes and aligning master data.

You will lead tests, training, and template development, coordinating with Order Management, Warehouse, Finance and Controlling, while travel for international projects is possible.

Qualifications

• Hold a business-oriented degree (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering) or equivalent relevant experience in logistics or supply chain
• Demonstrate expertise in SAP TMS, SAP S/4HANA, and best-of-breed logistics solutions like RTV and collaboration platforms
• Have hands-on experience in SAP ECC 6 to SAP S/4HANA transitions, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Bring extensive experience in large-scale Fit-to-Standard and Greenfield projects focused on logistics and digital transformation
• Fluent in English, with German proficiency considered a plus, and open to occasional international travel

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in supporting the transition from SAP ECC 6 to SAP S/4HANA, driving modernization and optimization of transportation processes
• Standardize and align global transportation processes within SAP S/4HANA, covering inbound, outbound, and overall logistics flows
• Oversee the creation of process templates and master data governance structures to ensure consistency and alignment with SAP S/4HANA standards
• Lead testing, training, and process optimization efforts, prioritizing template integrity while minimizing local exceptions
• Drive the integration of inbound/outbound logistics processes with Order Management, Warehouse, Finance, Controlling, Purchasing, and Master Data, ensuring seamless SAP S/4HANA and SAP TM integration

Skills

Fluent in English

German proficiency (plus)

International travel readiness

Education

Business-oriented degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP TMS

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC 6

RTV collaboration platforms

Job description

Knauf stands for opportunity. This exciting role offers you the ideal opportunity to begin and further develop an impressive career within a values-driven culture.

As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.

Gebrüder Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.

Can you say ‘yes’?

• Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
• Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
• Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
• Do you strive for personal and professional growth?

What you'll do

• Play a key role in supporting the transition from SAP ECC 6 to SAP S/4HANA, driving modernization and optimization of transportation processes
• Standardize and align global transportation processes within SAP S/4HANA, covering inbound, outbound, and overall logistics flows
• Oversee the creation of process templates and master data governance structures to ensure consistency and alignment with SAP S/4HANA standards
• Lead testing, training, and process optimization efforts, prioritizing template integrity while minimizing local exceptions
• Drive the integration of inbound/outbound logistics processes with Order Management, Warehouse, Finance, Controlling, Purchasing, and Master Data, ensuring seamless SAP S/4HANA and SAP TM integration

Who you are

• Hold a business-oriented degree (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering) or equivalent relevant experience in logistics or supply chain
• Demonstrate expertise in SAP TMS, SAP S/4HANA, and best-of-breed logistics solutions like RTV and collaboration platforms
• Have hands‑on experience in SAP ECC 6 to SAP S/4HANA transitions, with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Bring extensiveexperience in large-scale Fit-to-Standard and Greenfield projects focused on logistics and digital transformation
• Fluent in English, with German proficiency considered a plus, and open to occasional international travel

What we offer you

We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:

• Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
• Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
• Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
• Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
• Future planning: Subsidies for capital‑forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
• Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
• Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part‑time studies, further education and training.
• Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well‑known brands and reduced‑price employee purchases.
• E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
• Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation

Knauf as an employer

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.

The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.

Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.