VP Körber Supply Chain Automation North America

The Vice President, Automation NAM is the strategic and operational leader of the Automation business unit with full accountability for vision, roadmap, and P&L. This role will focus on integrating Automation technology with the Parcel Logistics business unit to maximize shared value in platforms, delivery, service, and go-to-market. The VP ensures seamless integration of automation technologies to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and improve service levels, leading cross-functional teams in engineering, operations, sales, and customer success to deliver scalable, innovative solutions aligned with Körber’s growth and digital transformation goals.

Your role in our team

• 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.
  
  
  

Your profile

• 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 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 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).
  
  
  

Apply now and join our team!

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