Expert Business Integration – Logistics Focus

NAXCON GmbH, headquartered in Weil am Rhein with additional offices, including Stuttgart, is one of Germany's leading engineering and IT service providers.

Our experts possess extensive expertise in software and hardware development, modern electronics, and cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

In addition to delivering high-quality engineering solutions for our customers, we are passionate about driving our own innovation projects as well as research and development activities. Renowned companies from a wide range of industries place their trust in our expertise, reflecting the outstanding knowledge, professionalism, and commitment of our engineers.

Position: Expert Business Integration – Logistics Focus

Location: Wilhelmshaven, Germany

Field: Defence

Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Logistics and Material Management Specialist to provide comprehensive operational support for training and assembly facilities at a technical site.

The role covers the complete material flow, from goods receiving, SAP S/4HANA booking and inventory management through material provisioning, picking, packaging, and shipping preparation.

The objective is to ensure a smooth, complete, accurate, and fully traceable flow of materials. Particular attention is given to correct material allocation, inventory accuracy, serial-number traceability, and timely processing of goods receipts in SAP S/4HANA.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect incoming goods and materials for completeness and visible damage.
• Compare deliveries with delivery notes, purchase orders, and accompanying documentation.
• Identify, clarify, and document discrepancies, shortages, damages, and incorrect deliveries.
• Process goods receipts promptly in SAP S/4HANA.
• Maintain material and inventory data, including serial numbers and inventory records.
• Ensure clear identification and traceability of technical components.
• Store and organize materials in designated warehouse locations.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and efficient use of warehouse and staging areas.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform inventory corrections where required.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc stocktaking and reconcile physical inventory with SAP records.
• Prepare and maintain packing lists for training and assembly facilities.
• Pick and allocate materials, including supplementary materials and small parts, to specific systems, projects, or orders.
• Ensure timely material availability for assembly activities.
• Coordinate with assembly teams and project stakeholders regarding missing or incorrect materials.
• Track outstanding components and follow up on material shortages.
• Perform completeness and final checks covering quantities, material numbers, serial numbers, and allocations.
• Document missing parts and discrepancies before handover to assembly or packaging.
• Prepare, maintain, and print final contents lists and attach them to relevant equipment.
• Label IT racks, components, packaging units, and other materials.
• Package technical equipment, IT racks, and associated materials securely for transportation.
• Consolidate main and supplementary materials into complete shipping units.
• Verify packing and contents lists before handover to shipping or logistics providers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of warehouse and material management processes.

Required Qualifications

Professional Qualification

• Completed vocational training as a Warehouse Logistics Specialist, Warehouse Specialist, or equivalent.
• Alternatively, at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in warehouse logistics.

SAP S/4HANA – Mandatory

• At least 6 months of demonstrable practical experience with SAP S/4HANA covering:
• Goods receipt processing
• Inventory management
• Material master data
• Serial number management
• Inventory corrections

Logistics & Material Management Experience

• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience within the last 5 years covering:
• Goods receiving
• Warehousing
• Picking
• Inventory management
• Shipping preparation

Documentation & IT Skills

• At least 1 year of experience preparing and maintaining:
• Packing lists
• Contents lists
• Inventory lists
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including:
• Filters
• VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• Pivot tables

Material Provisioning

• At least 1 year of experience with:
• Packing lists
• Order- or system-specific material allocation
• Missing-part tracking
• Coordination with assembly teams or project stakeholders

Packaging & Shipping

• At least 1 year of practical experience in the professional packaging, labeling, and shipping preparation of technical components.

Traceability & Inventory Quality

• At least 1 year of practical experience with:
• Serialisation
• Inventory management
• Labelling
• Picking
• Completeness checks
• Component traceability

Language Requirements

• German: minimum B2, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
• Ability to communicate and document effectively in German in a professional working environment.

Personal Skills

• High level of accuracy and quality awareness.
• Strong attention to detail and responsibility when handling inventory and serialised components.
• Structured and independent working approach.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple warehouse, receiving, material provisioning, and shipping activities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and responsible approach to inventory and documentation.
• Solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with assembly, project, shipping, and logistics stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

• Willingness and ability to perform physical warehouse, picking, packaging, and material-handling activities.
• Ability to comply with applicable occupational health, safety, and security requirements.
• The position is predominantly on-site (approximately 95%).
• Willingness to undertake occasional business travel, up to approximately 5% of working time.
• Candidates must be able to provide the required personal information for applicable security and compliance checks.

What we offer:

• International Working Environment: Join a diverse and multicultural team where people from different backgrounds and cultures collaborate to achieve outstanding results.
• German Language Development: Whether you are a beginner or an advanced speaker, we provide a supportive environment to help you improve your German language skills.
• Dedicated Point of Contact: You will have a personal contact within the company who will support and guide you throughout your employment.
• Professional Growth: Our engineers have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different industries, continuously expanding their expertise and developing new skills.
• Regular Team Events: We organize regular company events to strengthen team spirit, encourage collaboration, and create a positive working atmosphere.
• Competitive Compensation: We value our employees and offer an attractive compensation package that reflects your qualifications, experience, and performance.