GXO Logistics — one of the world’s leading supply chain and contract logistics providers — is hiring a Logistics Process Engineer (m/f/d) for its high-tech, 70,000 m² automated warehouse in Dorsten, Germany. This role focuses on analyzing and optimizing warehouse processes, leading automation and expansion projects, developing SOPs, and driving Warehouse Management System improvements across e-commerce, wholesale, retail, and marketplace distribution.
About GXO Logistics — World-Class Supply Chain Solutions
Market Position: One of the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics companies
Facility Size: 70,000 m² high-tech automated warehouse in Dorsten, NRW
Service Portfolio: Wholesale, retail, e-commerce, marketplace, and value-added services
Global Presence: Operations in 27+ countries across Europe, North America, and Asia
Innovation Focus: Advanced automation, robotics, and intelligent warehouse solutions
Why Work at GXO Dorsten?
Strategic Location: Dorsten, NRW — central logistics hub in Germany’s industrial heartland
Career Growth: Dynamic, international organization with room for personal development
Innovation at Scale: Work with cutting-edge automation, WMS, and WCS technologies
Cross-Functional Impact: Collaborate with IT, Operations, Training, and senior management
Position Overview
This Logistics Process Engineer role at GXO Logistics Dorsten is a full-time, day-shift position reporting directly to a senior site manager. You will analyze and optimize existing warehouse processes, lead expansion and automation projects from initiation through handover, and develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that improve material flow and operational stability. The role covers the full lifecycle of process improvement — from concept and planning through implementation, hypercare, and user adoption — across one of Europe’s most advanced automated logistics facilities.
Why This Role Matters: As a Logistics Process Engineer at GXO Dorsten, you drive measurable efficiency gains in a 70,000 m² automated warehouse, lead real projects with direct business impact, shape WMS/WCS system improvements, and grow your career within a global logistics powerhouse serving the world’s most successful companies. Both German and English communication skills are valued — making this ideal for internationally minded engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Process Analysis & Optimization
- Analyze and optimize existing logistics processes to identify efficiency, quality, and stability improvements within a highly automated warehouse environment
- Design warehouse layouts, material flows, and workplace setups with a strong focus on ergonomics, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
- Drive lean management initiatives and continuous improvement projects across the Dorsten facility
Project Management & Lifecycle Delivery
- Lead and actively participate in optimization and expansion projects covering the full lifecycle — from project initiation and concept development to detailed planning, implementation, hypercare, and stakeholder handover
- Support the rollout and adoption of new systems, processes, and tools, including training and communication activities for end users
- Manage project timelines, stakeholder expectations, and cross-functional coordination from day one
SOP Development & Documentation
- Develop and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both new and existing processes in close collaboration with the shopfloor trainer
- Sustainably improve material flow through structured process documentation and knowledge transfer
- Ensure process documentation is current, clear, and actionable for frontline warehouse teams
WMS & Automation Systems
- Drive initiatives and projects to improve Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- Support the implementation of new IT systems and automation solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing warehouse processes
- Contribute to technology adoption with a practical, process-first mindset
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including IT, Operations, and Training to ensure alignment and effective end-to-end process execution
- Report directly to senior site management and communicate data-driven insights that support business decisions
- Support warehouse teams in adopting new processes through effective training and change management
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Equivalent professional qualification with demonstrable engineering or logistics expertise may be considered
Experience Requirements
- Professional experience in logistics, process optimization, lean management, or project management with a strong focus on logistics operations
- Initial go-live experience within an automated distribution center is considered a strong advantage
- Hands-on exposure to WMS or WCS environments is highly valued
Essential Skills
- Analytical and structured working style with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable process improvements
- Excellent communication skills in both German and English — written and spoken
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong skills in data analysis and documentation
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, automated warehouse environment
About GXO Logistics
GXO Logistics is one of the world’s leading providers of cutting-edge supply chain solutions, serving the most successful companies globally across e-commerce, food and retail, and industrial sectors. The Dorsten facility is a flagship automated warehouse — 70,000 square meters of high-tech logistics operations delivering comprehensive solutions across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and marketplace channels. Working at GXO means working in a dynamic, international organization where you are in charge of your own success and supported to develop at every stage of your career.
Contact: For more information, reach out to Lena Espenhahn (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at lena.espenhahn@gxo.com. Apply via the button above with your recent CV and motivation letter.
Who Should Apply?
- Industrial Engineers: Seeking hands-on process optimization roles in advanced logistics environments
- Logistics Graduates: With practical experience in warehousing, lean management, or supply chain operations
- Process Improvement Specialists: With WMS/WCS exposure and a data-driven mindset
- Project Managers: With a logistics or mechanical engineering background and SOP development experience
- Automation Enthusiasts: Excited about driving efficiency in highly automated distribution centers across Germany
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