Regional Material Flow Expert (all genders)

Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft in Hamburg seeks an experienced logistics specialist to analyze end-to-end internal material flows, from receiving to FG staging, with strong shopfloor presence. You will build current-state analyses and identify bottlenecks while designing future-state processes across European sites.

You will lead cross-functional workshops, quantify benefits, develop KPIs, and prepare management presentations.

Qualifications

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/Logistics, Production/Manufacturing Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Several years of relevant professional experience in plant logistics and material flow within manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in material flow, logistics process design, capacity and inventory planning, Lean principles.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving improvements from analysis through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Analyze end-to-end material flows from receiving to dispatch with strong shopfloor presence.
• Build current-state analyses using Value Stream Mapping and time-and-motion studies.
• Identify bottlenecks and non-value-added movements; prioritize improvements.
• Design future-state logistics processes and layouts across plants.
• Define replenishment concepts (Kanban, milk-run) where applicable.
• Lead cross-functional workshops, Kaizen events, pilots, and implementation.
• Quantify benefits via productivity, inventory, space, CAPEX analyses.
• Define KPIs and prepare concise management presentations.

Skills

Material flow

Logistics design

Capacity planning

Inventory planning

Lean principles

Factory flow optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Education

University degree in Industrial Engineering

Comparable field

Job description

Your Tasks

• Analyze end-to-end internal material flows from receiving and storage through line supply to FG staging and dispatch, with strong shopfloor presence.
• Build fact-based current-state analyses using Value Stream Mapping, spaghetti diagrams, time-and-motion studies, route/distance analysis, throughput, capacity, inventory, space and handling data.
• Identify bottlenecks, non-value-added movements, excess handling, waiting, inventory, space constraints, ergonomic issues and safety risks; prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Design future-state logistics processes and layouts, including receiving, storage, supermarkets, replenishment, line feeding, internal transport, and FG flows.
• Define and optimize replenishment concepts and material-flow parameters such as Kanban, milk-run routes, line-side presentation, buffers and JIT/JIS principles where applicable.
• Assess and size material-handling and automation solutions (e.g., forklifts, tuggers, conveyors, AGV) based on demand, capacity, safety, flexibility and cost.
• Lead cross-functional shopfloor workshops, Kaizen activities, pilots and implementation work; test, stabilize and standardize solutions together with operators and local teams.
• Quantify benefits and trade-offs through productivity, inventory, space, CAPEX, payback analyses; support robust business cases and implementation decisions.
• Define relevant KPIs, track realized improvements, document standards and prepare concise management presentations explaining findings, recommendations, risks and progress.
• Identify transferable solutions and synergies across factories; share standards and lessons learned within the network and with Global Factory Logistics.
• Compliance with health, safety, fire-protection and site procedures, and for ensuring that logistics concepts are designed with safe material handling and traffic management in mind.
• Protection of the environment and natural resources through efficient use of materials, utilities, handling equipment and space, and through waste reduction and proper segregation.

Your Profile

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain/LogisticsProduction/Manufacturing Engineering or a comparable field.
• Several years of relevant professional experience, ideally including hands-on experience in plant logistics and material flow within an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in material flow, logistics process design, capacity and inventory planning, Lean principles and factory flow optimization.
• Experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and driving improvements from analysis through implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a hands-on, pragmatic working style.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel regularly across European manufacturing sites and work on-site for extended periods when required.

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin - and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values - CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

Drive hands-on analysis, design and implementation of optimized material flows and intralogistics processes across European manufacturing sites. The role identifies and realizes improvements in throughput, inventory, space utilization, logistics productivity, cost, safety and operational robustness, working directly with shopfloor teams and PC functions. It also connects site execution with the European Manufacturing network and Global Factory Logistics, translating detailed operational work into clear recommendations, business cases and management presentations.