Overview
Project Manager - Operations
Vorwerk International & Co. KmG belongs to the German family-owned company Vorwerk that has been operating in Wuppertal for 140 years. From the strategic head offices in Wollerau SZ, the Kobold and Thermomix divisions are managed. We are an international company offering to our employees and sales advisors a wide variety of prospects. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands as well as long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to actively shape their future with us.
What are we looking for?
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the Operations workstream for implementing new markets / new products
o Represent Operations in the project team
o Identify dependencies with other workstreams
o Identify, structure and follow up on Operations tasks for the project
o Alignment with internal and external partners and stakeholders
* Lead and implement Operations project (e.g. Infrastructure projects; Tenders; Improvement projects)
o Define project scope and secure project resources and timelines, budgets and development of counter measures in case of deviation
o Establishing performance and impact measurements to allow benchmarking, and continuous improvement
o Definition of KPI’s regarding projects and selected suppliers
o Identify, structure and follow up on Operations tasks for the project
* Alignment with internal and external partners and stakeholders
* Capacity planning and prioritizing of assigned projects
* Lead and support project implementation across all Vorwerk companies
* Manage internal and external stakeholders at various levels
* Secure commitment and alignment with all Vorwerk companies
* All other tasks assigned by manager
* Travelling up to 25% can be expected
Your Profile
* Academic background with Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Economics and/or Management
* Experience in a Logistics function preferably in consumer goods or relevant industries.
* Project Management & Analytical skills
* Good ERP knowledge, SAP is beneficial
* Fluent in English and preferably German, any other European language of advantage
* Team oriented with good intercultural skills
* Strong negotiations, communication and presentations skills
* Analytical and data-driven with the ability to structure complex issues
* Resilient and target oriented
What we’ll offer you
We are an international, by Kununu as top company 2025 awarded employer, offering various prospects to our employees and sales advisors. The successful direct sales concept, fascinating well-known brands, and long-term perspectives form perfect conditions for dedicated people to take the opportunity to shape their future with us actively. Our benefits include:
* Very international and multicultural business environment
* New, modern, and ergonomic offices
* Parking available and close public transportation connections
* Flexible working hours
* Home office possibility (part time)
* Profitable pension fund
* Individual benefits to choose from like, contribution to public transportation, parking, extra vacation days, company products, bike/ e-bike, sports equipment
* Own fitness room
* Free coffee and fruits
Moreover, since April 2021, Vorwerk International is a certified Fair-ON-Pay company as we want to underline our ongoing commitment to equal pay between women and men.
We are looking forward to getting to know you and will be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please apply by using the green link (JETZT BEWERBEN), which directs you to the recruitment tool.
Your Contact
Vorwerk International Co. & KmG
Verenastrasse 39
8832 Wollerau
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