Contract Logistics Automation Engineer (m/f), Beringen

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world's leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1,300 offices in over 100 countries, with over 70,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company's truly world class capabilities:

Tasks

• Optimizing operational efficiency by implementing a precise WMS/WCS setup to guarantee seamless and effective automation processes.
• Work with customer to anticipate on business changes (new SKUs, seasonalily, …) and balancing loads in order to support the performance of the automated solution and help maintain the operational cadence.
• Translating operational needs (driven by KPIs) towards the suppliers and other relevant internal stakeholders (e.g. Facility, QSHE, IS team, Continuous improvement team, etc.).
• Developing automated solutions together with internal/external team of experts in order to meet all the future engineering demands related to business changes and growth.
• In close cooperation with Solutions Engineers and assigned project team, you will be developing layouts and flows of automated segments of warehouse with the aim to deliver the best suited end-to-end logistics concept.
• You will work with Operations Management, Control Tower and the service department of the Integrator/supplier.

Profile

• You have a Master’s degree in mechatronics / electromechanical Engineering, and/or practical experience in the field of automation controls or software engineering.
• Possess a strong sense of curiosity and technical interest, bringing a passion for exploring and solving challenges in our dynamic work environment.
• A first working experience in operations management and/or engineering preferably in an automated environment in your profile.
• Strong analytical and (creative) problem-solving skills to be able to understand, control and influence all ins and outs of a complex technical setup.
• Exceptional conceptual and process thinking skills, bringing innovative perspectives and the ability to streamline complex ideas into actionable strategies.
• A true team player with effective interpersonal skills who is able to take the lead in project meetings. You are comfortable with ambiguity and stepping out of your comfort zone while acquiring new skills.
• You can communicate fluently in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• You are able to demonstrate proficiency in the operational dynamics of WMS/WCS software, showcasing familiarity with their unique working methodologies.