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Gennep | €4,076 – €7,045 | 40 hours | Hybrid | Lease car

Do you want to lead logistics implementation projects in an international 3PL environment where technology and automation play an important role?

As a Project Manager at Arvato, you lead implementation projects ranging from new customer operations to launching full warehouse sites, including processes, systems and automation (for example Autostore, shuttle systems and highbay warehouses). You are responsible for delivering projects successfully within scope, timeline and budget.

You work at the intersection of operations, engineering and IT, including warehouse mechanization and system integrations.

YOUR ROLE

As a Project Manager, you lead implementation projects from start to go-live. You coordinate different workstreams and make sure teams, stakeholders and suppliers work together effectively.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Leading implementation projects such as new warehouse sites, customer implementations and warehouse automation;
• Managing multidisciplinary project teams with multiple workstream leads;
• Monitoring project planning, scope and budget;
• Identifying and managing operational, technical and commercial risks and escalations;
• Reporting to and advising the steering committee;

You work closely with operations, engineering, IT and external suppliers and act as the main contact for customers during implementations.

You report to the Head of Logistics Engineering and work in a team of experienced project professionals responsible for logistics implementations within Arvato.

Qualifications and requirements

We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in logistics implementations within a 3PL environment.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical or logistics field;
• At least 5 years of experience with implementation projects in large 3PL warehouses;
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Prince2;
• Experience with warehouse mechanization and/or IT integrations is a strong plus;
• Strong stakeholder management skills (customers, suppliers and internal teams);
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus);
• You are decisive, resilient and results-driven.

Nice to have:

• Experience with warehouse automation systems such as Autostore, shuttle or highbay.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Arvato, you work in an environment where logistics technology, automation and international collaboration are key.

What makes this role unique is that you work on launching full warehouse operations, including processes, systems and automation.

We also offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €4,076 and €7,045 based on 40 hours, depending on experience;

• Electric lease car;

• An initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract;

• Bonus scheme depending on company performance and personal objectives;

• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour work week;

• Additional leave options: buy up to one extra week of vacation and 3 additional “sick-free” days;

• An attractive pension scheme;

• Employee Benefits @ Work (discounts on various products and services);

• Gym discount and bike plan;

• An active employee association with informal activities and team events.

Additional information

WHAT’S NEXT

Our process is fast and straightforward:

1. Phone screening with the recruiter;

2. First interview on site in Gennep;

3. Online assessment from home;

4. Second interview including a site tour.

Arvato is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates based on talent and motivation.

About Us

Arvato is an innovative and leading global 3PL service provider in supply chain management and e-commerce. With 20,000 team members at over 100 locations, we focus on the Consumer Products, Tech, Healthcare, Automotive and Publisher industries.

You will work in an environment built on collaboration, respect, commitment and curiosity, where you can grow, contribute your ideas, and make an impact. Be part of the team that delivers logistics excellence and shapes supply chains globally. Working at Arvato means: Together, we’re on it.

We want to be a fair and inclusive employer and value the different perspectives of our employees, which contributes to the diversity of our company.

We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

Acquisition in response to this advertisement is not appreciated.

Ready to lead logistics implementations in an innovative warehouse environment? Apply now.

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We are looking for a Project Manager with experience in logistics implementations within a 3PL environment.

You also recognize yourself in the following:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, preferably in a technical or logistics field;
• At least 5 years of experience with implementation projects in large 3PL warehouses;
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Prince2;
• Experience with warehouse mechanization and/or IT integrations is a strong plus;
• Strong stakeholder management skills (customers, suppliers and internal teams);
• Excellent communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus);
• You are decisive, resilient and results-driven.

Nice to have:

• Experience with warehouse automation systems such as Autostore, shuttle or highbay.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Arvato, you work in an environment where logistics technology, automation and international collaboration are key.

What makes this role unique is that you work on launching full warehouse operations, including processes, systems and automation.

We also offer:

• A gross monthly salary between €4,076 and €7,045 based on 40 hours, depending on experience;

• Electric lease car;

• An initial 12-month contract with the opportunity to transition to a permanent contract;

• Bonus scheme depending on company performance and personal objectives;

• 25 vacation days based on a 40-hour work week;

• Additional leave options: buy up to one extra week of vacation and 3 additional “sick-free” days;

• An attractive pension scheme;

• Employee Benefits @ Work (discounts on various products and services);

• Gym discount and bike plan;

• An active employee association with informal activities and team events.