Project Director

Das ist der Job

Its global footprint enables exceptional service and efficient, end‑to‑end supply chain solutions.

Darum lohnt es sich

What You'll Do • Lead the full lifecycle of a new distribution center project from planning through operational go-live. • Manage facility planning, building design, and warehouse layout to optimize operational flow and future scalability. • Partner with architects, general contractors, engineering firms, automation integrators, and technology vendors throughout the project. • Oversee project schedules, budgets, risk management, and overall execution. • Coordinate cross-functional teams and committees including Building, Operations, Automation and Support functions (IT, Finance, Procurement), as well as Site & Executive Leadership. • Direct warehouse automation implementation, including material handling equipment, conveyor systems, storage solutions, and warehouse technologies. • Support warehouse management system (WMS) design, configuration, testing, and integration with automation systems. • Oversee business process design, material flow, capacity planning, and operational readiness. • Develop and execute commissioning, startup, and operational stabilization plans, along with local Operations Management team. • Ensure project milestones are achieved while proactively identifying and mitigating project risks. • Manage external vendors and consultants while maintaining quality, safety, and budget expectations. • Support the transition from construction to fully operational warehouse.

Then please send your application, preferably by email, to: karriere-leipzig@futureelectronics.com About Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global leader in the electronic components industry.

The Role This role requires someone who has successfully delivered large-scale distribution or fulfillment center projects and can manage multiple stakeholders while keeping the project on schedule, within budget, and aligned with long-term operational objectives.

Qualifications • 15+ years of progressive experience leading the planning and delivery of large-scale distribution center, warehouse, logistics, or fulfillment center projects. • Demonstrated experience managing new facility construction, warehouse expansions, or major distribution center implementations. • Experience with projects involving facilities of approximately 18,000 to 50,000 square meters or larger preferred. • Experience managing capital projects with budgets of approximately $50M+ preferred. • Strong background in facility design, warehouse layout, and operational planning. • Experience working directly with: • General Planners & Contractors • Architects • Engineering firms • Automation integrators • Equipment vendors • Knowledge of warehouse automation technologies including conveyor systems, ASRS, robotics, sortation, and material handling systems. • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) implementation or integration. • Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory flow, fulfillment processes, and supply chain operations. • Excellent communication, negotiation, vendor management, and stakeholder leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications • Experience with greenfield and/or brownfield distribution center development. • Background leading highly automated warehouse projects. • Experience supporting operational startups and stabilization after facility launch. • Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent, an asset. • Business Fluent in English and German language Interested?

The company’s award‑winning customer service, comprehensive global supply chain programs, and industry‑leading engineering design expertise make it a strategic partner of choice for customers worldwide. A WT Microelectronics company, Future Electronics is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates in 44 countries and 159 offices.

The company is fully integrated and supported by a single IT infrastructure that provides real‑time inventory visibility and seamless global operations, sales, and marketing capabilities. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.