VP Operations Körber Supply Chain North America (Irving, TX, US) presso Körber Global Technology Solutions

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The Vice President of Operations Supply Chain is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management. This role ensures operational excellence, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving innovation and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Your role in our team

• You will develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with overall corporate objectives.
• You will lead cross-functional operations, including manufacturing, engineering, planning, procurement, materials management, facilities, and maintenance.
• You will drive digital transformation and automation initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency.
• You will oversee end-to-end daily operations, including sourcing, production, warehousing, and transportation.
• You will implement and monitor KPIs to track performance, quality, cost, and service levels.
• You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sustainability standards.
• You will negotiate contracts and manage vendor relationships, including suppliers, logistics providers, and third-party partners.
• You will identify and mitigate supply chain risks, while proactively resolving issues and introducing best practices.
• You will collaborate with internal teams (Sales, Customer Service, Product, and SIOP) to align supply and demand with customer needs.
• You will manage budgets and drive cost-control initiatives, identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies

Your profile

• You are an individual who can communicate, energize, and motivate people
• You have strong leadership skills, with an ability to build trust, provide direction, alignment, and vitality to execute with excellence and achieve extraordinary results.
• You’ve earned a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• You have 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain or operations leadership.
• You have proven experience in enterprise supply chain management, including manufacturing footprint optimization and facility network design.
• You have knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• You are experienced with ERP systems, data analytics, and supply chain technologies.
• You bring strong financial acumen with experience managing significant budgets and cost reduction programs.
• You are excellent at negotiation and contract management skills.
• You are experienced with mergers, acquisitions, and integration activities.
• You have strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-year initiatives.
• You are able and willing to travel to 35%

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA. This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status. 

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected]. Amy Cooke is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.

Recruitment Team

For questions please contact us via [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.
Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button.
Recruiter: Amy Cooke