Head of Inbound Logistics Process Engineering (m/f/d)

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH; Harsewinkel; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH invites a senior Head of Inbound Logistics Process Engineering to lead a dedicated team within SF Logistics Process Engineering and to steer CLAAS AI initiatives for an SCM field of action. You will own specific logistics processes, build a global key user network, and collaborate with Global IT on software rollouts.

The role emphasizes driving digital transitions and cross‑site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Successful degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Solid professional experience in logistics or manufacturing, with initial leadership or project management experience.
• Strong enthusiasm for digital technologies and AI solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a dedicated team within SF Logistics Process Engineering.
• Steer projects within the CLAAS AI initiative for SCM, including business cases and use cases.
• Own logistics processes, build a global user network and manage software rollouts with Global IT.
• Develop target visions for logistics clusters and create a global SCM roadmap.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration across international production sites.
• Evaluate AI use cases and emerging logistics technologies.
• Prepare decision templates, benchmarks, and reports for the G-SCM Management Team.
• Support regional units with infrastructure and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

AI & digital technologies

English fluency

Communication skills

Change management

SAP modules

MS Office

Education

Degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP modules

MS Office

Job description

Head ofInbound Logistics Process Engineering (m/f/d)

Your role on our team:

• Leading and developing a dedicated team within SF Logistics Process Engineering, both disciplinary and functionally
• Steering key projects within the CLAAS AI initiative for an SCM field of action, including managing conceptual work with stakeholders, developing business cases, and implementing approved use cases
• Taking over product ownership for specific logistics processes, including building a group-wide key user network and managing global software rollouts in close cooperation with Global IT
• Developing and continuously improving target visions for specific logistics process clusters and building a coordinated roadmap for Global SCM
• Driving and strengthening cross-functional and collaborative cooperation between our global production sites
• Evaluating potential use cases for emerging logistics trends and innovative technologies
• Preparing decision-making templates, benchmarks, and best-practice analyses, combined with regular reporting to the G-SCM Management Team
• Supporting local business units with regional infrastructure and continuous improvement projects

Your profile:

• Successful degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable field of study
• Solid professional experience in a logistics or manufacturing environment, ideally with initial leadership or project management experience
• Strong enthusiasm for digital technologies and a high affinity for exploring and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions
• Sound knowledge in project management and change management, with a passion for guiding people through digital transitions
• Enthusiasm for turning ideas into reality, driving change with curiosity, and successfully implementing decisions together with the team
• Excellent communication skills combined with a proactive, self-motivated, and collaborative mindset
• Professional fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of an additional language (e.g., French) is a plus
• Strong proficiency in MS Office and relevant SAP modules
• Readiness for occasional business travel to our international locations

Katharina Bellmann

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