Senior Specialist Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert (m/f/d)

HAVI is a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s supply chain services are complemented by the customer engagement services offered by our affiliated company The Marketing Store. For more information, please visit HAVI.com.

We are hiring a Senior Specialist Automated Intralogistics Systems Expert (m/f/d) for our office in Duisburg

This role is responsible for the end-to-end planning, design, and implementation of automated intralogistics solutions for new and existing distribution centers. It combines deep technical expertise with strong operational understanding to develop scalable, reliable, and future-ready automation concepts that fit local operational requirements while supporting global standards and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Automation Concept & Technical Design

• Analyze current and future operational processes, material flows, throughput requirements, storage needs, and site-specific constraints.
• Develop and evaluate automation concepts using technologies such as ASRS, AMRs, AGVs, shuttle systems, conveyors, sortation systems, goods-to-person solutions, robotics, and other automated intralogistics technologies.
• Translate operational requirements into clear functional specifications, performance criteria, interface requirements, and future-state operating concepts.

Planning & Realization

• Lead automation projects from feasibility assessment and concept development through tendering, detailed design, installation, testing, commissioning, ramp-up, and stabilization.
• Coordinate system integrators, equipment suppliers, consultants, construction partners, IT teams, maintenance and local operations.
• Manage technical risks, design changes, open points, acceptance criteria, project documentation, and handover to operations.
• Ensure that implementation activities are aligned with project timelines, business case assumptions, operational readiness, and quality expectations.

Warehouse Design & Engineering

• Develop warehouse layouts and facility concepts that optimize material flow, space utilization, process efficiency, and automation performance.
• Define storage systems, equipment requirements, process flows, operational interfaces, and infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure that designs consider safety, ergonomics, maintainability, fire protection interfaces, and service access.
• Collaborate with international operations teams to validate practical implementation requirements and ensure that concepts are operationally robust.

Systems Integration & Operational Readiness

• Ensure effective integration of material handling equipment with WMS, WCS, controls, infrastructure, safety systems, and operational processes.
• Plan training, maintenance concepts, spare parts strategies, hyper-care and operational handover.
• Support stabilization and continuous improvement by optimizing system availability, throughput, process quality and operating cost.

Commercial & Stakeholder Management

• Prepare technical specifications, tender documents, supplier clarifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate supplier concepts, technical proposals, layouts, quotations and contractual technical requirements.
• Contribute to CAPEX and OPEX estimates, business cases, RFIs, RFPs, RFQs and contract discussions.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to senior stakeholders, project teams, suppliers, and local operations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in planning and delivering automated warehouse or intralogistics projects.
• Proven hands‑on experience with automated intralogistics systems, including concept development, implementation, commissioning, ramp‑up, and stabilization.
• Broad technical understanding of mechanical equipment, controls, electrical systems, safety systems, interfaces, and warehouse software environments such as WMS and WCS.
• Strong ability to review layouts, specifications, technical proposals, test plans, performance data, and supplier documentation.
• Strong project, vendor, and stakeholder management skills in international and cross‑functional environments.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, structured, and solution‑driven mindset.
• Fluent English (written and spoken), strong communication skills, and readiness for international travel.
• Based in Germany, preferably in the Duisburg area. A valid visa or residence/work permit allowing employment in Germany must already be in place.

What we offer

• Fair and competitive compensation, including a 13th salary and annual bonus payment.
• 40‑hour working week with flexible working hours based on trust and personal responsibility.
• Hybrid working with the option to work from home in alignment with your manager and the requirements of the role.
• Permanent employment contract offering long‑term stability and security.

We value diversity and equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.