Global Process Owner Warehousing

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Erfurt , Germany Until 8/21/2026 5+ years exp First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Senior Logistics Operations Manager / Global Process Owner Warehousing (m/f/d) (Erfurt, Hybrid)


The Senior Logistics Operations Manager / Global Process Owner (GPO) Warehousing supports the Senior Director of Distribution and collaborates closely with regional and local logistics teams to drive best practices across all Sonova's SAP Distribution Centers and locations. This role leads global warehousing processes, standard operating procedures, and system improvements to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and consistency across Sonova’s global logistics network.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Act as the Global Process Owner for Warehousing, driving global warehouse processes and SOPs in collaboration with regional and local teams

  • Develop, update, and maintain global SOPs and work instructions within Sonova’s quality system (eQMS)

  • Oversee change requests, testing, and approval processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency

  • Partner with global logistics teams to share best practices and continuously improve operations

  • Support ERP rollout projects, including user training, process testing, and change management

  • Manage risk, identify business issues, and collaborate with technical and functional teams to resolve them

  • Support daily logistics operations with a focus on outbound delivery coordination, capacity planning, and SAP calendar management

  • Monitor and improve SAP routing times and shipping condition accuracy to optimize delivery performance

 

 

More about you:

 

  • Commercial or logistics-related education required; Bachelor’s or Master’s in Logistics or Supply Chain Management preferred

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in warehouse management or logistics functions

  • Strong knowledge of SAP logistics modules (EWM, TM, GTS) and Microsoft Office

  • Project management experience, ideally in international or warehouse process design contexts

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • High attention to detail and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments

  • Proven ability to develop processes, SOPs, and work instructions

  • Fluent written and verbal English; German and/or French a plus

 
What We Offer
 
As one of the world’s leading hearing care providers headquartered in Switzerland, we’re committed to building an inclusive culture. We want to create an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work, through our flexible hybrid working model.
 
We offer a wide range of opportunities for both your professional and personal development
 
  • Impact & Ownership: actively shape warehouse processes and define global standards
  • Growing Organization: help build and optimize Sonova's expanding warehouse structure
  • Continuous Learning: broad exposure to global projects and cross‑functional teams
  • Career Mobility: real opportunities to grow and move into new roles globally
 

We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online job application platform.
For this position only direct applications will be considered. #LI-NB1

 
About this role

Summary

Lead global warehousing processes, develop SOPs, and drive system improvements.

Job title

Global Process Owner Warehousing

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Erfurt, Germany; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

sap logistics modules (EWM, TM, GTS)project managementprocess developmentcommunication

Preferred skills

englishgermanfrench

Specializations

warehouse managementsap logisticssop developmentprocess improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

99 Erfurt, Germany

Hybrid City