Yamaha is the world’s biggest manufacturer of musical instruments and one of the leading producers of audio equipment for home entertainment and professional use. Our European headquarters are located in Rellingen (northwest of Hamburg). We have approximately 800 dedicated employees working in our offices across Europe including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and the UK, who operate local and international sales and marketing activities.

Yamaha Music Europe is a key player in the music industry, known for innovation and quality. Are you ready to orchestrate seamless logistics operations across Europe? Join us in shaping the future of music through optimized logistics and operational excellence and lead our Logistics team, driving efficiency in our supply chain, as

Manager Logistics Operations (M/F/X) - Music Instruments Industry

Your Role

• Team Leadership: Lead and empower a dedicated team of about 60 logistics and warehouse professionals to ensure smooth operations and timely deliveries.
• Enablement: Act as a facilitator to get the company’s requirements adopted and delivered by partners, to cascade management requirements to team members, and to meet internal and external customers’ expectations.
• Operational Optimization: Develop and implement strategies to streamline receiving, storage, picking/packing, shipping, and delivery processes.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels and optimize stock types to minimize excess and slow-moving items.
• Technology Implementation: Drive the development and implementation of logistics-related processes using SAP S/4HANA.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales divisions to support new business directions and optimize customer satisfaction.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to AEO regulations, internal compliance programs, and export control policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements in the European storage and distribution structure.

Your Profile

• Essential Qualification: Master’s degree or comparable in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field as well as experience in logistics operations management in an international context.
• IT Knowledge: Proficiency in ERP systems; knowledge of using SAP S/4HANA desirable.
• Proven Leadership Skills: Experience in leading and developing logistics teams along with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Operational Expertise: Strong background in logistics operations management.
• Strategic Responsibility: An interest in aligning logistics strategies with business objectives.
• International Perspective: Willingness to navigate cultural and operational challenges in a multinational environment.
• Analytical Skills: Familiarity with utilizing data-driven insights to optimize processes and make informed decisions.

If you’re ready to play a key role in optimizing our logistics operations and driving efficiency across our European supply chain, apply now using our online application form. Let’s create harmony in logistics at Yamaha Music Europe!

We offer:

• an internationally active company that is characterised by sustainable action for the environment, customers and employees
• a competitive, attractive product range
• an international, committed team with a strong team spirit
• work-life balance through a 38.5-hour week, our flexitime model and the option of mobile working
• 30 days of paid leave per year
• fair remuneration based on collective agreements including Christmas and holiday bonuses plus performance-related bonuses
• possibility of a company pension scheme
• subsidy for public transport
• individual training opportunities
• company car

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application including your earliest possible start date and salary expectations via our online application form