Warehouse Project Manager

Role Purpose The Warehouse Project Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and scaling of all logistics projects, automation, and digital solutions within warehouse operations. This role acts as the central project manager for all warehouse initiatives, owns the Warehouse Management System (WMS) agenda, and oversees critical operational aspects including stock control, administrative functions, gate management, and internal transports.

By managing a comprehensive portfolio of projects and direct reports, this position supports the transformation of warehouse operations toward a modern, highly efficient, and technology-enabled logistics environment. This role plays a key part in supporting operational excellence, reducing logistics costs, ensuring inventory accuracy, and enabling scalable warehouse capabilities to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Comprehensive Logistics Project Management

• Lead and manage end-to-end logistics projects (e.g., layout redesigns, process reengineering, new equipment rollouts, capacity expansions, and facility changes).
• Act as the central project manager for all warehouse and logistics initiatives across the facility.
• Analyze and improve material flow between receiving, warehouse storage, production lines, and shipping.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage capacity, and picking processes.

2. Internal Transport & Gate Operations

• Directly manage and develop the Internal Logistics Dispatcher.
• Oversee the strategy and optimization of internal transports between company sites and warehouses.
• Ensure the smooth operation and continuous improvement of gate management, loading/unloading windows, and transport dashboards.
• Align transport schedules and external buffer strategies with internal warehouse capacity and production requirements.

3. Warehouse Automation Program Leadership

• Define and manage the warehouse automation roadmap aligned with plant operational and financial objectives.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of warehouse automation solutions (e.g., AMR, AS/RS, robotic palletizing, Goods-to-person technologies).
• Develop business cases, ROI analysis, lead vendor selection, and manage external partners during automation implementation.

4. WMS Agenda & Warehouse Digitization

• Act as the primary business owner and key user for the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and related warehouse execution tools.
• Lead the deployment, optimization, and continuous improvement of the WMS.
• Support seamless integration between warehouse systems, ERP platforms, and manufacturing systems.

5. Stock Control & Administrative Operations

• Oversee and manage stock control processes to ensure maximum inventory accuracy and system integrity.
• Coordinate and monitor cycle counting programs, physical inventory activities, and root-cause analysis for stock discrepancies.
• Manage the administrative components of the logistics department, ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and accurate reporting.

6. Productivity Improvement & Change Management

• Identify inefficiencies and drive initiatives to reduce manual handling, waiting time, and operational bottlenecks.
• Support operational teams during the transition to automated solutions and updated WMS processes.
• Develop operational procedures, standard work, and training for new technologies and administrative processes.

Key Performance Indicators contributor

• Successful delivery of warehouse and logistics projects (on time, within budget)
• Inventory accuracy (Stock Control KPI)
• Internal transport efficiency and gate throughput (eliminating empty runs)
• Warehouse productivity and cost per unit shipped
• WMS performance, stability, and adoption rates
• Automation utilization, reliability, and Return on Investment (ROI)

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management.
• Master’s degree is considered an advantage.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics engineering, automation, or a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience acting as a central project manager for comprehensive logistics projects.
• Strong background in managing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), stock control operations, and transport/gate logistics.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience implementing warehouse automation or material handling solutions.

The anticipated salary range for this role Slovakia is between 35 300€ to 44 200€ gross per and reflects the range applicable in that jurisdiction. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation and benefits. Where applicable, a comprehensive overview of the full benefits package and any additional compensation will be provided during the recruitment process in accordance with local legal requirements. Compensation is determined based on objective, gender-neutral criteria, including skills, experience, and job responsibilities.

This role may be performed in multiple jurisdictions. In jurisdictions subject to EU Pay Transparency requirements, a locally applicable salary range applies and will be communicated in accordance with local legal obligations, if not shown in this posting. Salary ranges for other jurisdictions may vary in line with local market conditions and applicable legislation.

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