Warehouse Excellence Manager (f/m/d)

The Berner Group; Künzelsau; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

JobRad

Commuting allowance

Wellpass

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Modern workplace

Meal vouchers

Online shop discounts

Job summary

BERNER Group in Germany (Künzelsau) seeks a results-driven professional to lead warehousing process improvements across locations. You will define and harmonize global standards, establish KPI frameworks, and drive Lean initiatives to boost efficiency and performance.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will analyze operations using SAP, WMS and Power BI, implement corrective actions, and travel as needed. Fluent English and German are required to collaborate internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Economics and/or Logistics or equivalent experience.
• Several years of warehousing, logistics, or continuous improvement experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes and KPI frameworks.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to boost warehouse efficiency.
• Define and harmonize global warehousing standards and SOPs.
• Establish KPI frameworks to monitor performance and compliance.
• Analyze warehousing performance and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Lean initiatives and digital projects.
• Support logistics transformation with WMS and ERP optimization.

Skills

Process optimization

KPI development

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor in Economics or Logistics

Tools

SAP

WMS

Power BI

Job description

BERNER pushing the limits – for those who dare more
Making a choice about your career and your employer is a choice about your future - a future where you will invest your passion and a large portion of your time, energy, and capacity.

YOUR TASKS

• Identify, develop, and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse efficiency and operational performance.
• Define, maintain, and harmonize global warehousing standards, policies, operating procedures, and best practices across all locations.
• Establish and manage KPI frameworks to monitor operational performance, process compliance, and continuous improvement activities.
• Analyze warehousing performance, conduct root cause analyses, and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process and efficiencies and effectiveness through the implementation of lean projects
• Support logistics transformation and digitalization initiatives, including the optimization of operational systems such as WMS & ERP.

YOUR PROFILE

• Bachelor in Economics and/or Logistics or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse processes, logistics operations, performance management, and process standardization.
• Experience developing and implementing KPI frameworks, performance reporting, and improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with warehouse and logistics systems such as SAP, WMS, Power BI, or similar solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills, with experience working in international and cross-functional environments.
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in English & German, further language skills advantageous

WHY BERNER?

• Job bike leasing (JobRad)
• Commuting allowance
• Wellpass membership & corporate benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further training
• Technically modern equipped workplace
• Company restaurant in Künzelsau or meal vouchers in Cologne
• Attractive conditions for our products in the BERNER online shop

The BERNER Group is a European trading company serving professionals in the mobility, construction, and industrial sectors. We are the leading B2B specialist and an innovative manufacturer of chemical products. Our purpose is:
“We are pushing the limits of the possible for the shapers of a better tomorrow.”
With our strong brands - BERNER, BTI by BERNER, and CCS - we empower our customers to keep their businesses running successfully.

Join our team and shape the future with us!

The BERNER Group as employer, dare to differentiate ourselves and provide every employee the opportunity to and enable them to dare to be more. Together, we push our own limits and contribute to shape a better tomorrow.