About this role
<p>In compliance to ISO standards 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2023</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>General Objective of Role:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support the development, formulation, and mobilization of Körber Supply Chain’s strategy.</li> <li>Actively shape strategic initiatives that drive transformation and growth in line with the overall strategy.</li> <li>Steer, track and monitor on the implementation and execution of strategic projects and initiatives.</li> <li>Support the firm’s inorganic growth objectives through active involvement in M&A activities and initiatives.</li> <li>Enable data-driven decision-making by providing relevant analyses, insights, and recommendations to leadership.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your role in our teams:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong> </strong>Develop clear, concise, and actionable strategy documents, presentations, and reports for various stakeholders.</li> <li>Conduct market, customer, and competitor analyses to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities within the warehouse automation industry.</li> <li>Drive the preparation, design, and execution of strategic projects from ideation through to implementation.</li> <li>Track progress against strategic goals; design and monitor KPIs.</li> <li>Gather and analyze business performance data to evaluate the impact of strategy execution and coordinate steering meetings, and project updates.</li> <li>Collaborate with senior management and cross-functional teams to ensure strategic initiatives align with company priorities and are steered to successful outcomes.</li> <li>Support identification and screening of potential M&A targets in line with business strategy.</li> <li>Assist in preparing investment memos and presentation materials for M&A decision-making by executive leadership.</li> <li>Support business case development, and valuation analysis for potential acquisitions.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent qualification).</li> <li>3–7 years of experience in strategy or transformation consulting or within relevant industries (e.g., factory automation, warehouse automation), with proven multi‑project management experience.</li> <li>Strong strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.</li> <li>High numerical and financial literacy, including confidence working with commercial, operational, and financial KPIs.</li> <li>Solid project and process management skills, with experience working in and preferably leading cross‑functional projects.</li> <li>Strong interpersonal capabilities, including excellent communication skills and the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and material‑preparation skills.</li> <li>High level of integrity, a strong sense of urgency, and a results‑oriented mindset.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial spirit, high curiosity, and a proactive approach.</li> <li>Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German is an advantage.</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).</li> <li>Willingness to travel approximately 25% within the APAC region.</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Values, Drivers & Intentions: </strong></p> <ul> <li><strong> </strong>Entrepreneurial mindset with strong customer focus – Demonstrates initiative, agility, and a commitment to putting the customer at the center of decisions.</li> <li>Self‑motivated and accountable – Shows high ownership of topics, personal responsibility, and the ability to work independently with confidence and autonomy.</li> <li>Belief in teamwork – Values collaboration and recognizes the strength that comes from working together toward shared goals.</li> <li>Goal‑oriented and assertive – Strives for excellence through competence, achieving meaningful results, and focusing on doing the right things first.</li> <li>Open‑minded and inclusive – Respects and embraces diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives.</li> <li>Curious and exploratory – Naturally inquisitive, eager to learn, and driven to explore new ideas and possibilities.</li> <li>Integrity-driven – Acts with honesty, consistency, and alignment between personal values, principles, and behavior (“walk the talk”).</li> <li>Authentic and self-aware – Comfortable acknowledging personal strengths and areas for growth, fostering trust and transparency.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><strong>Recruitment Team</strong></p> <p>For questions please contact us via [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.</p> <p>Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.</p>