Körber · 1 month ago
VP Körber Supply Chain Automation North America
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveKörber is a leading company in supply chain automation, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Automation business unit in North America. The role involves strategic leadership, overseeing the integration of automation technologies with Parcel Logistics, and driving operational excellence to enhance customer satisfaction and revenue growth.
Digital MediaMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingPharmaceuticalSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
You will define and execute the automation roadmap for Parcel Logistics, aligning with corporate objectives and market trends
Champion innovation and digital transformation across warehousing, fulfillment, and last-mile delivery
You will identify and implement automation opportunities that enhance operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth
You will oversee deployment of automation systems (e.g., robotics, conveyor technologies, WCS/WMS) and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards
You will lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize performance and reduce waste
You will develop and manage budgets, ROI analyses, and business cases for automation projects and investments
You will be instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams and service infrastructure to deliver large-scale automation projects and lifecycle support
You will cultivate strategic partnerships, including AMR collaborations, and explore new verticals and customer segments for growth
Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and monitor KPIs to measure automation impact on productivity, cost, and quality
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to align automation initiatives with long-term business goals and market trends
Qualification
Required
You are a strategic leader with ability to anticipate industry trends and define long-term automation strategies
You are experienced in executive-level P&L management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI alignment
You bring proven transformation and change leadership in large-scale digital adoption and innovation
You have the ability to establish cross-functional collaboration and talent development across engineering, operations, IT, HR, and finance
You have a deep understanding of parcel logistics and automation technologies (e.g., robotics, AMRs, Layer Picker)
Operational excellence in scaling backend operations and service organizations for complex projects
You have strong analytical decision-making skills to convert data insights into actionable improvements
You have experience in vendor negotiation and partnership management
You have knowledge of compliance standards and ability to drive market development through agile strategies
You are willing and able to travel approximately 70% (domestic and international)
Company
Körber
We are Körber – an international technology group with around 13,000 employees at over 100 locations worldwide and a common goal: We turn entrepreneurial thinking into customer success and shape the technological change.
Founded in 1995
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477.5MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsDZ BANK
2022-01-11Acquired
2021-12-14Private Equity
2020-11-30Debt Financing· $477.5M
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