ABB — a global technology leader helping industries run leaner and cleaner across electrification, automation, robotics, and motion — is seeking a structured, people-oriented, and operationally experienced Warehouse and Logistics Manager for its facility in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This is a combined operational and people leadership role covering daily warehouse operations management, goods receiving, SAP-based inventory management (MM-SAP and WM-SAP), national and international shipping coordination, safety compliance, freight company stakeholder management, and team development — reporting to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager and directly contributing to ABB’s commitment to lean, efficient logistics operations. Requisition ID: JR00030864.
ABB — Helping Industries Run Leaner & Cleaner · Global Technology Leader · Frankfurt, Germany
SAP WM ModuleSAP MM ModuleGoods ReceivingInventory ManagementNational ShippingInternational ShippingTeam LeadershipSafety ComplianceFreight Companies
Language Requirement: Fluent German AND English — Both Required for Daily Operations and Team Communication
About the Role — Warehouse and Logistics Manager, ABB Frankfurt Germany
Company: ABB AG — global technology leader in electrification, automation, robotics, and motion
Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany — with flexible working hours
Scope: Warehouse operations · Goods receiving · SAP MM + WM inventory management · National & international shipping · Team leadership · Safety compliance · Freight coordination
Reports To: Planning & Fulfillment Manager
Requisition ID: JR00030864
Why This Warehouse and Logistics Manager Role at ABB Frankfurt Stands Out
Global Brand, Local Impact: ABB is one of the world’s most admired technology companies — joining ABB’s Frankfurt logistics team means working for a globally respected employer with the resources, systems, and culture of a world-class organization, while making a direct, visible impact on local warehouse operations every day
Technical + People Leadership: This role uniquely combines hands-on SAP-based warehouse operations management with direct technical and disciplinary leadership of a warehouse team — a dual-competency role that develops both your logistics systems expertise and your people management skills simultaneously
International Shipping Exposure: Managing both national and international shipping activities from a Frankfurt location — one of Europe’s most strategically important logistics and transport hubs — provides outstanding international trade and freight coordination experience in a genuinely global supply chain context
Career Growth: Warehouse and Logistics Managers at ABB in Germany have a clear progression path toward Senior Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Fulfillment Director, and Head of Operations roles — well-compensated, strategically important positions in one of Germany’s most respected and internationally influential technology companies
Position Overview
The Warehouse and Logistics Manager at ABB Frankfurt is a dual operational and leadership role responsible for organizing and controlling daily warehouse operations — including goods receiving, SAP inventory management, warehouse capacity optimization, and inventory control — while also providing technical and disciplinary leadership to the warehouse team. You will support and guide team members in daily operations, check incoming goods and manage SAP recording, ensure safety regulation compliance, plan and coordinate national and international shipping activities, manage stakeholder relationships with freight companies, foster team development through training and clear communication, and continuously contribute ideas and practical improvements to make warehouse logistics at ABB Frankfurt leaner, more efficient, and more future-proof.
Why This Role Matters: At ABB Frankfurt, the Warehouse and Logistics Manager is the operational foundation on which ABB’s supply chain commitments are built. When goods arrive, your team processes them accurately and efficiently. When outbound shipments need to reach customers — nationally and internationally — your coordination with freight companies and logistics partners determines whether ABB delivers on its commitments. And when your team is well-led, well-trained, and well-supported, the entire warehouse operation runs with the discipline and precision that a global technology company like ABB expects and its customers depend on. Your leadership and operational expertise make the difference between a warehouse that functions and one that truly performs.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Operations Control & Capacity Optimization
- Control and organize all daily warehouse processes — considering available resources, workload distribution, and operational priorities to ensure that goods receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and within expected timeframes at ABB’s Frankfurt facility
- Support the optimization of warehouse capacity and inventory levels — analyzing space utilization, identifying storage inefficiencies, implementing layout improvements, and working with the Planning & Fulfillment Manager to maintain appropriate inventory levels that support operations without generating unnecessary holding costs
- Continuously identify and contribute process improvement ideas — applying a structured, solution-oriented mindset to systematically improve warehouse workflows, reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance the overall operational efficiency of ABB’s Frankfurt warehouse function
SAP-Based Inventory Management — MM-SAP & WM-SAP
- Lead and support the team in all SAP-based warehouse management and inventory recording activities — checking incoming goods, recording them accurately in the SAP system using MM-SAP and WM-SAP modules, and maintaining up-to-date, accurate inventory data that supports downstream planning, procurement, and fulfillment processes
- Prepare and maintain accurate inventory lists — ensuring all goods movements, stock adjustments, and inventory transactions are correctly recorded in SAP and that inventory data accurately reflects physical stock positions in the Frankfurt warehouse at all times
- Use SAP inventory data to identify discrepancies, investigate root causes of inventory variances, and implement corrective actions that restore inventory accuracy and prevent recurrence of stock record errors
Team Leadership — Technical & Disciplinary
- Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to the warehouse team — setting clear performance expectations, providing daily operational guidance, resolving technical questions and challenges, and creating the clear organizational structures and collaborative team culture that enable consistently high performance
- Foster team development through regular, practical training, constructive and respectful communication, and active support for each team member’s skill development and professional growth within the ABB Frankfurt logistics function
- Maintain a respectful, inclusive, and high-performance working environment — building team cohesion, resolving interpersonal challenges proactively and constructively, and demonstrating the leadership standards that ABB expects from its people managers across the organization
National & International Shipping Coordination
- Organize and manage all national and international shipping activities from the Frankfurt facility — planning outbound shipments, selecting appropriate freight modes and carriers, coordinating shipping schedules with internal teams and freight partners, and ensuring all shipments are dispatched correctly, on time, and with accurate shipping documentation
- Manage stakeholder relationships with freight companies — maintaining professional, productive working relationships with logistics service providers, monitoring freight partner performance against service level agreements, and proactively addressing service failures or communication gaps that affect ABB’s outbound shipment reliability
- Ensure all international shipping activities comply with applicable export regulations, customs documentation requirements, and ABB’s internal shipping compliance policies — coordinating with compliance and finance teams as required to maintain full regulatory adherence on all cross-border shipments
Safety Compliance & Regulatory Adherence
- Ensure full compliance with workplace safety regulations across all warehouse operations — conducting regular safety briefings, monitoring adherence to safety procedures, investigating safety incidents promptly, and maintaining the safe working environment that ABB’s safety standards and German occupational safety regulations require
- Actively contribute to smooth, compliant warehouse operations — proactively identifying safety risks, equipment hazards, and process compliance gaps, and implementing corrective measures before they result in incidents, injuries, or regulatory findings
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational & Professional Background
- Commercial apprenticeship (kaufmännische Ausbildung) or comparable qualification with a focus on logistics, warehouse management, freight forwarding, or supply chain — providing the operational logistics foundation required for this role at ABB Frankfurt
- At least several years of professional experience as a logistics specialist or logistics professional (Fachkraft für Lagerlogistik, Logistikkaufmann, or equivalent) — demonstrating a solid track record in warehouse operations, goods handling, inventory management, and logistics coordination in a professional manufacturing or technology company context
SAP & Systems Proficiency
- Strong proficiency in SAP — particularly the MM-SAP (Materials Management) and WM-SAP (Warehouse Management) modules — with solid, practical experience using these systems for goods receipt posting, inventory management, stock transfer orders, and warehouse management activities in a professional logistics environment
Leadership & Management Experience
- Ideally some previous management or team leadership experience in a logistics, warehouse, or operations environment — with a good sense for team dynamics, operational process management, and the practical challenges of leading a warehouse team in a fast-paced industrial environment
Language Requirements
- Fluent communication in both German and English — essential for daily team management, internal stakeholder communication, freight company coordination, and ABB’s international operating environment
Personal Attributes
- Structured, solution-oriented working style — able to maintain operational overview even during busy periods and resolve day-to-day logistics challenges calmly, practically, and effectively without losing sight of broader warehouse performance objectives
- Strong process awareness and team sensitivity — understanding that operational excellence in a warehouse depends as much on team culture, clear communication, and mutual respect as it does on systems and procedures
About ABB & the Logistics Industry in Frankfurt, Germany
ABB is one of the world’s leading technology companies — pioneering electrification, automation, robotics, and motion solutions that help industries run leaner, cleaner, and smarter across more than 100 countries globally. ABB’s German operations are among the most significant in the company’s global footprint, with facilities and teams across Hessen and beyond that deliver some of ABB’s most impactful and strategically important technology solutions. Frankfurt am Main — Germany’s financial capital and one of Europe’s most strategically connected logistics hubs — provides ABB’s warehouse and logistics operations with outstanding access to road, rail, and air freight networks that support efficient national and international supply chain performance. Warehouse and Logistics Managers with SAP WM/MM proficiency, team leadership experience, and bilingual German-English capability are consistently among the most actively recruited and competitively compensated logistics management professionals in Germany’s thriving industrial and technology sector.
Equal Opportunities: ABB welcomes applications from all backgrounds and experiences — building a diverse, inclusive team is central to ABB’s mission of creating a cleaner, smarter future. In cases of equal suitability, candidates with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference in accordance with German employment law.
Career Outlook: Warehouse and Logistics Managers at ABB Germany progress toward Senior Logistics Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Fulfillment Director, and Head of Operations roles — all highly valued, well-compensated positions in one of the world’s most admired and professionally rewarding technology companies.
Who Should Apply?
- Warehouse / Logistics Managers (Germany): With several years of warehouse management experience in a German manufacturing, technology, or industrial logistics company — proficient in SAP WM and MM modules, bilingual in German and English, and ready for a combined operational and people leadership role at ABB Frankfurt
- Lagerleiter / Logistikleiter (Hessen): With hands-on warehouse team leadership experience, strong SAP logistics proficiency, and experience coordinating national or international shipping from a major German logistics location — seeking a permanent, full-time management role with a globally respected employer in Frankfurt am Main
- SAP Logistics Specialists Seeking Management Roles: With strong SAP MM and WM proficiency and practical warehouse operations experience — ready to step into a technical and disciplinary management role that adds people leadership responsibility to their existing logistics systems expertise
- Freight / Shipping Coordinators with Team Experience: With national and international shipping coordination experience, freight company relationship management skills, and some team supervision background — looking to broaden into a full Warehouse and Logistics Manager role at a leading global technology company in Frankfurt
- Logistics Professionals with ABB or Industrial Sector Background: With experience in logistics or supply chain roles within electrification, automation, engineering, or related industrial technology companies — familiar with the demanding, precision-oriented logistics environment of a global technology manufacturer
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