Lead Process Engineer Logistics Inbound & Outbound (m/f/d)

Exyte; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two‑day onboarding

Buddy system

Free coffee & water on every floor

Wellpass fitness subsidy

Job summary

Exyte is seeking a Lead Process Engineer Logistics Inbound and Outbound (m/f/d) with a focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnological process design. You will lead complex logistics projects from concept through final design, acting as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams.

Based at our Stuttgart or Bad Homburg office, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets, and drive process layouts, risk analyses, and IT/automation selections for compliant, future‑ ready solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, or related field.
• 15+ years experience in consulting and engineering, ideally with logistics projects.
• Strong leadership, proactive and collaborative in project environments.
• Deep understanding of logistics processes with IT affinity; experience with warehouse and transport systems (SAP IM/WM, Insite LMS).
• Proficiency with MS Project and AutoCAD; 2D/3D layout modelling is an advantage.
• Fluent in German and English; able to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics process planning for inbound, automated warehousing, robotics, outbound, and intra-production logistics in biotech manufacturing environments.
• Manage all project phases and budgets from feasibility to commissioning and qualification.
• Assess customer requirements, develop concepts, and present solutions to stakeholders.
• Create layouts and process diagrams, prepare URS/TS docs, and support equipment/IT software selection.
• Drive technical decisions, design reviews, and risk analyses (HAZID/HAZOP) for quality and compliance.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and suppliers; lead or support engineers during project execution.
• Develop and improve methods, tools, and cross-team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Logistics engineering

German language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field

Tools

SAP IM/WM

Insite LMS

MS Project

AutoCAD

2D/3D layout modelling

Job description

Discover your exciting role

As a Lead Process Engineer Logistics Inbound and Outbound (m/f/d) with a focus on pharmaceutical and biotechnological process design, you will drive high-quality technical solutions and lead complex projects from early concept through final design or redesign.

In this role you will act as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams, ensuring excellence in process design, technical layouts and project execution. Your expertise will help deliver safe, compliant and future ready solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.

You will work with a highly skilled team at our regional office in Bad Homburg or Stuttgart, Germany, where collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous learning are central to the way we work. You will be part of an international, professional and committed environment that supports ongoing improvement and development.

Explore Your Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead logistics process planning for inbound, automated warehousing, robotics, outbound, and intra-production logistics in biotechnological manufacturing environments.
• Manage all project phases and budgets, from feasibility and concept design through detailed design, construction, commissioning, and qualification.
• Assess customer requirements, develop concepts, provide process-level consulting, and present solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create layouts and process flow diagrams, prepare technical and commercial documentation (URS, TS), and support equipment and IT software selection.
• Drive key technical decisions, design reviews, workshops, and risk analyses (HAZID, HAZOP) to ensure project performance, quality, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary teams and external suppliers, and lead or support Logistics Process Engineers during project execution, including move-in concepts for critical equipment.
• Develop and improve methods, tools, and solutions while promoting innovation, knowledge transfer, and continuous learning across teams.

Show Your Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in consulting and engineering, ideally including logistics engineering projects.
• Strong leadership skills with a proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative approach in project environments.
• Deep understanding of logistics processes, strong IT affinity, and experience with transport and warehouse management systems such as SAP IM/WM or Insite LMS.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and 2D/3D layout modelling is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, combined with a resilient, detail-oriented, and independent working style; fluent in German and English.
• Strong ability to collaborate in international teams and willingness to travel up to 30%.

What We Offer You

• Your start at Exyte: Take part in a two-day onboarding event with new colleagues
• Attractive location: Our location features spacious workstations with height-adjustable desks
• Buddy-System: Several weeks of close familiarisation with your colleagues in the team
• Catering: Free coffee specialities as well as water dispensers are accessible on every floor
• Keep fit: Exyte subsidises your fitness contract through EGYM Wellpass at over 5,000 locations in Germany

Contact

For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Gerd Fleischmann via E-Mail at [e-mail].