Manager Warehouse Automation WCS (f/m/d)

How You'll Make Your MarkYour main tasks in this role are: Supervising a team of international Experts for implementation of automated warehouses with focus on the Automation WCS (and WMS where applicable) Acting as strategic partner for project teams on site throughout the complete project live-cycle Defining a global standard for automated WCS processes in co-operation with operations and ALDI DX (our international IT) and guiding your project team in application of this standard to individual project and supplier requirements Developing standardised testing and acceptance procedures to ensure successful delivery of complex projects Giving guidance to your team throughout the project from detailed specification through the different testing phases to ramp-up and final acceptance Supporting your team to make all necessary preparations for a smooth go-live and ramp-up, e.g. providing training, set-up of a WCS service team and establishing escalation procedures Continuous and cross-national coordination within our international project teams Establishing a communication framework for knowledge transfer and continuous improvement across countries and projectsYour ProfileThe requirements of the role include: You have completed studies in the field of technical logistics, information technology, industrial engineering or similar fields with reference to material flow systems or have gained the necessary skills through work experience As Manager Warehouse Automation WCS you have several years of relevant experience in specifying, testing and implementing WCS processes for highly automated warehouses You have completed the project cycle from planning to realising a fully operational highly automated warehouse, with significant responsibility for project delivery, ideally in grocery retail Ideally experience in leading an implementation team that is spread over multiple projects and sites You are self-motivated, organized and have a passion for automation projects You are a good communicator and good at building productive work relationships with your connected departments, e.g. Automation Technology, Aldi DX, Operations and the suppliers WCS-Team You understand that travel is a significant part of project workA Career That Benefits YouOur benefits for you are wide-ranging:6 weeks of annual leave every year for allA range of subsidised childcare support optionsOptions to work remotely - from home or anywhere within Austria (up to 13 days per month), and from abroad (up to 30 days per year, selected countries)Mobile devices provided to enable flexible workingRelocation support (including visas/permits, home search and moving allowance)Free and subsidised healthy food and drinks provided at workSubsidised public transportBike leasing programme to save up to 20% on bike costs to encourage sustainable transport and improve affordabilityDiscounts on a wide range of shopping in the categories like fashion, travel, sports and many moreAll the training you need to excel in your roleExtensive personal and professional developmentHigh level of responsibility in a diverse and international business environmentCollaboration with teams across borderPrivate health insurance discountsComprehensive wellbeing & (mental) health supportOn- site & online sports with Wellpass MembershipRemunerationGross annual salary starting from € 104.300*willingness to overpay with appropriate qualificationsPlace of workSolarstraße 7, 4653 EberstalzellMoserstraße, 5020 Salzburg from September 2026Start of workAs soon as possibleHow To ApplyAll applications take place through our online portal. Simply login and submit your CV, photo and all relevant certificates/qualifications.