VP Körber Supply Chain Automation North America

Körber Ag•Irving, TX

33d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strategic leader with ability to anticipate industry trends and define long-term automation strategies.
Experienced in executive-level P&L management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ROI alignment.
Proven transformation and change leadership in large-scale digital adoption and innovation.
Ability to establish cross-functional collaboration and talent development across engineering, operations, IT, HR, and finance.
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.
Strong analytical decision-making skills to convert data insights into actionable improvements.
Vendor negotiation and partnership management.
Knowledge of compliance standards and ability to drive market development through agile strategies.
Willing and able to travel approximately 70% (domestic and international).

Responsibilities

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.
Identify and implement automation opportunities that enhance operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth.
Oversee deployment of automation systems (e.g., robotics, conveyor technologies, WCS/WMS) and ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to optimize performance and reduce waste.
Develop and manage budgets, ROI analyses, and business cases for automation projects and investments.
Be instrumental in building and leading high-performing teams and service infrastructure to deliver large-scale automation projects and lifecycle support.
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.