IT Business Partner acting as a key interface between business and IT for warehousing & logistics. Advising on digital transformation and driving innovations to enhance efficiency.
Responsibilities
As an IT Business Partner (m/f/x), you act as the central interface between the business and IT.
Advising our business units and the company on digital transformation initiatives and ensuring effective business-IT alignment in the area of warehousing & logistics to increase efficiency and drive innovation.
Steering the development and implementation of business strategies from an IT perspective in close coordination with executive management.
Identifying and evaluating new IT trends and technologies to enable new business opportunities and foster innovation.
Monitoring the activities of all IT units within the warehousing & logistics domain.
Participating in transformation initiatives and overseeing the portfolio of requirements, projects and services in the warehousing & logistics business area.
Leading change management initiatives, applying structured methods and overcoming barriers and silos.
Building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including executive management) and supporting decision-making processes.
Ensuring compliance with governance policies and risk management processes.
Initiating and managing innovation and digitization projects, evaluating and validating new ideas, technologies and trends.
Facilitating process workshops and ensuring sustainable and transparent documentation.
Mentoring consulting resources and architects, promoting collaboration and professional development.
Representing the company at conferences, industry forums and through thought-leadership activities.
Requirements
Degree in Business Informatics, Business Administration, Computer Science or a comparable qualification.
Several years of experience in IT strategy & consulting in a similar role (e.g., Business Consultant, Business Partner) in an international environment or a larger medium-sized company in adjacent business areas (warehousing & logistics).
Proven experience leading complex tasks in a global business environment.
Advanced problem-solving skills with a holistic, technology-neutral perspective, providing strategic clarity and cross-functional insights.
Ability to influence decisions without formal authority through clear recommendations based on technical feasibility, cost–benefit analysis and business impact.
Strategic thinking and business acumen within your own domain.
E2E (end-to-end) cross-functional thinking, mindset and solution conception.
Strong communication skills & stakeholder engagement, particularly with C‑suite level executives.
Consulting and moderation skills (including presentations).
Adaptability & continuous learning to keep pace with industry trends and regulatory changes.
Residence in Germany (no visa sponsorship provided).
Fluent in German and English; any other European language at B2 level is an advantage.
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