Job Opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Support the project management life cycle:

  • Supporting creation of project life/cycle related documents

  • Result documentation of project meetings

  • Supporting project controlling, project planning activities and scoping activities as well as risk management activities

  • Handling of Data Privacy Obligations of the project and liaison with Data Security Organization and Data Security Coordinators at KION

• Support the requirements engineering and business process design activities:

  • Organizing and supporting the facilitation of workshops and result documentation

  • Supporting provisioning of business process descriptions and process analysis

• Drafting presentations, organization of workshops and (virtual) meetings

• Support the projectleader and -team in all incoming tasks

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Training, further education or degree, plus professional experience

• Experience with HR system implementation projects as a project assistance or as a subprojectlead

• Technology affinity as well as strength in analysing and structuring of complex (technological) issues

• Advanced skills with MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook as well as ideally experience with a project tool as MS Project

• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical people as well as presentation skills and ability to influence others

• Flexibility and strength in self-reliance, assertiveness and ability to work calm under project-related pressure

• Experience in international environment and willingness to travel as well as fluency German and English skills oral and written

We offer:

• A listed company (MDAX) with excellent continued growth potential

• A modern, pleasant working environment and a motivated team

• Performance-related pay

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Meike Gieß on +49 (0)69 201105032.

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Your responsibilities:

• You manage the financial accounting of German (holding) companies according to HGB and IFRS and post all current accounting issues

• You prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and participate in forecasting and budget compilation

• You will assess accounting issues in accordance with HGB and IFRS and will participate in projects for the further development of processes as part of the establishment of a Shared Service Center. You will ensure that the requirements from the KION GROUP AG internal control system are implemented

• You independently monitor relevant changes to the German Commercial Code (HGB) and implement them in the HGB accounting guideline

• You act as a contact person for the auditor

Your profile:

• University degree (Diploma/Master/Bachelor) with good results and a focus on accounting, certificate as an (international) accountant or comparable qualification

• Sound accounting knowledge in accordance with IFRS and HGB

• Several yeras of professional experience in the accounting department of an international company (ideally in a shared service centre) or comparable experience in auditing or consulting

• High analytical competence and strong ability to structure and present complex accounting issues and processes

• Knowledge of SAP FI/CO and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Communication fluent in German and English, written and spoken

• Careful, structured and self-reliant working methods and a high level of social competence

We offer:

• A listed company (M-Dax) with first-class further growth potential

• Comprehensive training in your area of responsibility

• Top-modern location and a very collegial team

• Attractive remuneration and additional benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Responsabilidades

• Realiza fechamento contábil e declarações federais; 

• Elabora e acompanha as obrigações acessórias (ECD e ECF);

• Elabora cálculo dos impostos diretos – imposto de renda;

• Acompanha as pendências de conciliação;

• Acompanha as alterações nas legislações tributárias dos impostos diretos;

• Orienta e identifica melhorias nos processos internos. 

Formação acadêmica, experiência, habilidade, qualificação

• Técnico e/ou Superior em Ciências Contábeis ou Administração

• Pacote Office

• Conhecimento em sistemas ERP (DataSul)

• Domínio dos pronunciamentos técnicos de contabilidade

• Noções de controle interno

• Vivência na área industrial

Contact

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Your Responsibilities:

• You will develop and orchestrate microservices and PaaS components on Azure in the area of assistance systems and vehicle-to-x communication

• You will help to design the software architecture and develop communication interfaces and functions

• You will be responsible for:

• orchestrating Azure PaaS components

• creating software requirements and software architecture

• designing and developing functions

• planning and developing unit tests and automatic integration tests

• organizing and performing code reviews and bug fixing, as required

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in (business) informatics, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering at a technical college or university or equivalent training elsewhere

• In-depth programming skills in Java with Spring Boot

• Practical experience in planning and developing REST-based microservice architectures on Docker and Kubernetes (or other container solutions)

• Ideally practical experience with orchestrating Azure Paas components

• At least two years of professional experience developing back-end software

• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

• Independent working style, with high levels of passion and commitment

• Enthusiasm for IoT and logistics

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Petra Block on +49 (0)69 201107307. The application link on the KION website www.kiongroup.com will take you to our partner portal, where you can upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Conception, design and development of innovative analytical solutions

• Preparation, cleansing and modelling of structured and unstructured data

• Evaluation and selection of potential analytical methods and implementation of feasibility studies (PoC)

• Participation in prototyping workshops for product development in order to introduce methodical and technical perspectives

Your Profile:

• Comprehensive IT knowledge based on a university degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics or a comparable education

• Knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:

• Practical application of data analysis methods (statistics, simulation and optimization, machine learning, ...)

• Programming with Python and/or R in particular their data science stacks (pandas, scikit-learn, caret, tidyverse, etc.)

• Visualization of complex connections with Python, R (plotly, matplotlib, ggplot) and PowerBI

• Query common database solutions in their native languages (SQL, HiveQL, Gremlin, ...)

• Use cloud-based platforms (IaaS, PaaS), ideally Azure

• High degree of initiative and solution orientation and willingness to penetrate technical issues

• Experience with agile methods of software development (ideally SCRUM)

• High degree of personal initiative and solution-oriented thinking

• Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to fluently communicate in German and English

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dedicated team

• A modern, pleasant working environment

• Performance-related salary

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) via our application link (at www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Arno Buschmann (Tel. +49 (0) 69 201107165).

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Your Responsibilities:

• Conceptualizing, designing, and developing innovative solutions with a focus on data analysis

• Evaluating and selecting potential analytical procedures and technologies,
  contributing methodological and technical perspectives and experiences
  conducting feasibility studies (PoC)

• Developing and assessing use cases

• Developing strategies for pre-processing data (edge computing)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in (business) computing, mathematics, statistics, physics, electrical engineering or equivalent training

• Knowledge and experience in several of the following areas:

  • Experience in designing, realizing and servicing data-intensive applications

  • Practical application of data analysis methods (statistics, simulation and optimization, machine learning, etc.)

  • Programming and applying analytical methods with Python and/or R, particularly their data science stacks (pandas, scikit-learn, caret, tidyverse, etc.)

  • Visualizing complex correlations with Python, R (plotly, matplotlib, ggplot) and PowerBI

  • Developing data pipelines with Java, Scala, or Python

  • Querying common database solutions in their native languages (SQL, HiveQL, Gremlin, etc.)

  • Using cloud-based platforms (IaaS, PaaS), ideally Azure

  • Data modeling and data administration, databases and database queries

  • Distributed systems and common big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Cassandra, Kafka)

• Experience with agile methods of software development, ideally SCRUM

• High level of initiative and solution-oriented approach

• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills

• Fluent German and English skills

We offer:

• As part of a dynamic team, you will be working to develop various solutions relating to connectivity and digitalization for the whole KION Group.
  

• A listed company (MDAX) with excellent continued growth potential

• A modern, pleasant working environment and a motivated team

• Performance-related pay

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application via our application link (which you can find at www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Petra Block (Phone: +49 (0) 69 201 10 73 07).

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Your Responsibilities:

• Identify potentially relevant digital projects within the KION Group and its Operating Units, and evaluate whether they are suitable for the Digital Campus

• Independently monitor and control processes within the Group’s internal project acquisition system

• Assist project teams with the drafting of the project vision and scope

• Prepare, deliver, and follow up on project workshops regarding the scope, deliverables and timeline of potential projects handled by the Digital Campus

• Independent and personal communication with project team members before, during, and after workshops

• Communicate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the Operating Units and at Headquarters

Your Profile:

• A degree in business studies, business information systems, or business engineering

• Several years of professional experience in a relevant field

• Some experience in digital and innovation environments, project management (PMO), or digital transformation

• High level of individual responsibility, organizational skills, and independence

• Structured way of working as well as excellent analytical skills

• Strong willingness to learn and an interest in innovation

We offer:

• A pleasant, modern working environment at the KION Digital Campus

• Extensive training possibilities in your areas of responsibility

• Numerous opportunities to experiment and try out new ideas

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team

• Additional employee and social benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your responsibilities:

• Coordinating project management and taking care of organizational matters for a range of comprehensive flagship projects relating to digitalization every step of the way – from coming up with concepts to scaling

• Working with an interdisciplinary team to come up with features, user stories, and processes

• Helping to develop digitalization products involving the cloud, machine learning, IoT, and so on

• Taking responsibility for and monitoring internal and external communications with stakeholders

• Reporting, controlling, and monitoring projects on an ongoing basis

• Planning and running test scenarios

• Continually improving internal and external processes with a clear focus on effectiveness, agility, and compliance

Your profile:

• A business or technical degree

• Good knowledge of the digital world

• Excellent scheduling, organizational, and documentation skills

• Practical experience in using traditional and agile project management methods

• Confident use of the MS Office suite, Microsoft SharePoint, and project planning tools

• Experience in one of the following areas: Scrum, Kanban, Design Thinking, or Lean

• A structured way of working and a real hands-on approach

• Ability to communicate confidently in an international environment – in both German and English

• Passion for working with others and leading (international) teams on the technical side

• Willingness to travel, sometimes overseas, for work relating to a project

• Team spirit and an ability to build and maintain relationships and networks

• Confidence in dealing and engaging with all hierarchy levels

• Drive to achieve excellent results

You will also ideally have some knowledge of B2B dealings and technical products as well as some initial international experience.

We offer:

• Comprehensive training in your field of duties

• Collaboration with a dedicated team

• A modern, comfortable working environment

• Performance-based compensation

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Orchestrating various streams of the Digital Campus Academy

• Designing and implementing state of the art on-site and virtual trainings in the field of new way of work (e.g. design thinking, agile development, lean-start-up) that scale globally across all our Operating Units

• Facilitating trainings as well as building up and leading a team of Digital Campus Academy trainers

• Representing the Digital Campus Academy at internal and external events

• Taking responsibility for top management communication and C-Level reporting

• Screening and monitoring the latest trends in the field of new work and life-long learning

• Shaping the strategic course of the Digital Campus Academy as a substantial part of the KION group-wide digital transformation

Your Profile:

• A good to very good business, economic or technical degree from a renowned university

• At least several years of professional experience in the fields of strategy, digital transformation or skillset development

• Extensive practical experience in several of the following fields: Design thinking, Agile development, Lean start-up, Customer centric approaches, Business model design

• Experience in the following areas appreciated: strategy consulting or Innovation Labs/Accelerator Programs/ Digital Campus (or similar) of other companies

• Ability to communicate confidently in an international environment and across all hierarchy levels in German and English

• Confident use of the MS Office suite, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and project planning tools

• Willingness to travel occasionally

• Strong moderation skills and expertise of the digital world

• Team player and passionate networker with a real hands-on mentality

• Flexibility, creativity as well as fast and structured approach when executing tasks

We offer:

• A pleasant, modern working environment at the KION Digital Campus

• Extensive training possibilities in your areas of responsibility

• Numerous opportunities to experiment and try out new ideas

• The opportunity to work with a dedicated team

• Additional employee and social benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your responsibilities:

• Act as a central point of contact for one of the operational units of the KION Group

• Provide support to and on-going analysis of one operational unit

• Complete monthly reporting including annotations for the Executive Board

• Actively supervise the creation of budgets and forecast planning

• Oversee projects and initiatives

• Participate in strategic projects

Your profile:

• A high-level degree in business management/economics or industrial engineering with a focus on controlling or finance and accounting

• At least five years of professional experience as a controller at an international group

• Experience in operational investment controlling, as well as in planning and reporting

• Fluent in business German and English (other languages would be an advantage)

• Proficient with MS Office applications

• Flexible in terms of location and a willingness to travel

• Very good analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility

• Good social and communication skills

We offer:

• Exciting responsibilities in a dedicated and dynamic team

• The opportunity to work independently

• A solution-oriented approach

• Professional development opportunities

• Promotion of leadership potential

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.
 

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Your Responsibilities:

• You will program embedded software with C / C++ on complex control devices (e.g. with XC2000, Aurix TC2xx) in the area of assistance systems and vehicle-to-x communication

• You will help design software architecture and develop drivers, HAL, communication interfaces and functions, but also bootloaders and shared libraries

• You will support projects with your solutions, either by contributing to the prototype phase or by developing series software and implementing new functions there

• You will be responsible for:

  • developing and implementing low-level software

  • creating software requirements and software architecture

  • implementing drivers for on-chip peripherals and external components

  • designing and developing functions

  • implementing software components / modules in C / C++

  • testing software components

  • configuring and optimizing runtime environments (scheduler, RTOS)

  • configuring and integrating communication and security stacks, organizing and performing reviews, and fixing bugs

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in electrical engineering, informatics, telecommunications, or equivalent study

• 3–5 years of professional experience

• Exceptional understanding of systems

• In-depth programming skills in C and C++

• Experience with modern 32-bit (16-bit) MCU cores (Aurix, TriCore, Cortex-M, XC2000)

• Experience in creating software architectures, including knowledge of multi-core MCU architectures

• Experience in embedded software development

• Experience with CAN protocols such as ISO-TP, CANopen, CCP, TTCAN, etc.

• Experience with diagnostics protocols (UDS, KWP2000, J1939)

• Proficiency with vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer)

• Comfortable using debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscope etc.

• Well-versed in the use of Git and IDEs such as IntelliJ and PTC Integrity Lifecycle Manager

• Eclipse IDE

• Experience working in an agile project environment

• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken

• Independent working style, with high levels of passion and commitment

• Enthusiasm for IoT and logistics

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Petra Block on +49 (0)69 201107307. The application link on the KION website www.kiongroup.com will take you to our partner portal, where you can upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Responsabilidades

• Realizar análise crítica da concepção técnica do projeto, avaliando o layout e funcionamento do sistema e verificando a necessidade de eventuais levantamentos adicionais. 

• Efetuar visitas técnicas ao cliente quando necessário, para levantamentos preliminares, avaliação da parte física e definição das necessidades dos clientes;

• Definição de Sistemas de Logística (WMS – Warehouse Management Systems) em conjunto com a área de Concepting and Estimating e com o Coordenador da Engenharia de TI Logística;

• Comunicação com clientes para definição de funcionalidades, cronogramas e interfaces dos sistemas de logística e automação;

• Elaboração da especificação técnica (FDS) com todas suas funcionalidades e interfaces junto aos clientes e fornecedores;

• Testes e simulações de sistemas em escritório e em campo, aprovação dos sistemas fornecidos junto aos clientes;

• Acompanhamento da instalação e comissionamento de sistemas de logística e automação assim como suporte técnico ao cliente. 

• Solução de problemas de automação e TI Logística;

• Gerenciamento de projetos de Automação e IT de Logística, cronogramas, funcionalidades, documentações, treinamentos e suporte pós-vendas (service);

• Atendimento / Suporte Remoto pós venda aos clientes.

Requisitos

• Graduação em Engenharia Elétrica; Engenharia Mecatrônica; Engenharia de Sistemas; 

• Inglês – Fluente.

Conhecimentos, habilidades, qualificações

• Vivência na área de engenharia de automação e TI, participação no desenvolvimento;

• Implantação e gerenciamento de projetos de sistemas WMS/ERP, com foco na área de logística e movimentação de materiais; 

• Sistemas DC Director, WMS, Sorter, Picking;

• Sistemas de Logística, ERP, WMS, Sorter, Picking, MFC, automação logística;

• Administração de Banco de Dados Oracle e SQL/Server;

• Projetos Elétricos de baixa tensão, sistemas de comando e controle;

• Programação de computadores, CLPs; 

• Espanhol Básico (Desejável);

• Alemão - (Desejável). 

Contact

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Funções Essenciais

Lançamento de notas fiscais;
Cadastros de fornecedores e clientes;
Controles de arquivos XML;
Entre outras atividades pertinentes ao departamento.

Formação e conhecimento Especializado

Formação acadêmica exigida para posição:

• Cursando Ciências Contábeis ou Administração.

• Conhecimentos em Informática.

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Your Responsibilities:

Scheduling and content tracking the Group Controlling figures as well as supporting our affiliates with IFRS accounts reporting and preparing financial statements

Analyzing and evaluating financial and economic current/projected figures and variations within the monthly Group Controlling figures

Preparing monthly management reports for all KION Group stakeholders

Coordinating the budgeting and forecasting processes

Continuing to develop Group Reporting and IT systems

Collaborating on centrally led projects in accounting systems

Acting as the contact person for financial and economic issues for other departments within the KION Group

Working closely with the Group units, Subsidiary Controlling and Accounting

Your Profile:

Economics studies focusing on controlling/accounting/business information systems

Several years of professional experience in controlling for an international group or in auditing

IT knowledge (SAP BW, Microsoft Bl) and an analytical way of thinking

Very good knowledge of MS Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)

Very good knowledge of English

Ability to work well as part of a team, on your own initiative and in stressful situations

We offer:

• Comprehensive training in your field of duties

• Collaboration with a dedicated team

• A modern, comfortable working space

• Performance-related pay

• Additional social benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Caren Wiedekind at +49 (0) 69 20110 7320. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Developing new digital business models and business segments within the area of intralogistics

• Developing solutions and technologies (enablers) to support the digital business models of the individual KION brands (e.g. Fleet Management)

• Assisting the KION brands with the development and introduction of new digital business models

• Product owner for new KION-wide digital products

• Coordinating requirements management for new digital products in the new business segments in close coordination with the software development departments

• Setting up a logistics ecosystem and external partner management as part of the ecosystem

• Globally managing the KION Group's digital new business development activities

• Working closely with Corporate Strategy, the Digital Campus, the Invest and Market Intelligence team and the individual brands

Qualifications & Requirements:

• You will have completed your studies with a focus on economics or technology

• Proven success in managing complex projects and cross-departmental project teams

• Experience in implementing a digital solution as the product owner or in establishing a new business model

• Proven success in generating new digital/software revenue streams (e.g. SaaS) as well an internationally oriented and commercial mindset

• Experience in cross-departmental collaboration with other teams and external partners as well as in a matrix organization

• Extensive experience in the areas of business building and business development

• Persuasiveness, outstanding social skills and empathy, as well as a strong hands-on mentality

• Intercultural skills and excellent knowledge of English and German

• A willingness to travel to international KION sites

We offer:

• A listed company (MDAX) with excellent continued growth potential

• Comprehensive training within your area of responsibility

• Exciting opportunities and a friendly working environment

• Excellent development prospects within the KION Group, in Germany and in other countries

• An attractive salary and additional social benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your
application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Christine Wallauer at +49 (0) 69 20110 7433. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your Responsibilities:

• Developing the global CDO strategies for the Digitalization, Mobile Automation, KION Group IT and Software departments in close coordination with the brands, Software Development, New Business Development and Corporate Strategy

• Ensuring that the individual functional strategies are implemented within the CDO department

• Jointly implementing the digital strategy together with the individual business units

• Establishing KION-wide governance for the development of the CDO organization

• Setting up a KPI system for monitoring the individual functional strategies and the KION-wide digital transformation process

• Setting up a strategic partner management system for collaborative projects with companies, research institutes and universities

• Designing the structure of the CDO budget process

• Organizing and leading the CDO governance meetings

Qualifications & Requirements:

• You will have completed your studies with a focus on economics or technology

• Proven success in managing complex projects and cross-departmental project teams

• Experience in implementing a digital solution as the product owner or in establishing a new business model

• Experience in cross-departmental collaboration with other teams and external partners as well as in a matrix organization

• Experience in a consulting firm is an advantage

• Ability to implement projects and keep moving them forward

• Persuasiveness, outstanding social skills and empathy, as well as a strong hands-on mentality

• Systematic, structured and pragmatic working style as well as an extremely strategic way of thinking

• Intercultural skills and excellent knowledge of English and German

• A willingness to travel to international KION sites

We offer:

• A listed company (MDAX) with excellent continued growth potential

• Comprehensive training within your area of responsibility

• Exciting opportunities and a friendly working environment

• Excellent development prospects within the KION Group, in Germany and in other countries

• An attractive salary and additional social benefits

Contact

If you are interested in this interesting and varied position, we look forward to receiving your application (stating the earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Christine Wallauer at +49 (0) 69 20110 7433. The application link on our KION website will take you to our partner portal, where you can easily upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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The Intern in Strategy & Business Development will have the chance to assist the Director for Business Development & Strategy at KION North America in M&A transactions and strategic projects focused on revenue growth, profitability enhancement and business expansion. You will join a company on a strong and successful growth path in the North American market hence will be involved in numerous projects fostering this market expansion.
The variety of tasks in this role calls for a candidate with superior self-organization skills, a strong business sense, deep understanding of corporate finance and business strategy that is able to successfully pursue various projects at a time.  

  Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Assistance in defining strategy and market development initiatives,

• Active participation in implementation of strategy and M&A projects

• Completion of in-depth analyses of the competitive landscape, pricing and products,

• Preparation of pitch decks, proposals and presentations for top management,

• Creation of business cases and set up of financial models to aid forecasting and for pre-merger business valuation,

• Performance analysis of our dealer network,

• Cross-functional collaboration with other departments,

• Independently carrying out smaller projects,

• Research and collection of market data and other information.

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Your profile:

• Graduate with a Bachelor's degree or final-year undergraduate in business management/economics/another business-related subject,

• Analytical skills and experience in strategy development and implementation desired,

• Previous completed internship, preferably with an industrial manufacturer, management consultancy, investment bank or audit firm,

• Fluency in English,

• High proficiency in MS Office applications (esp. Excel and PowerPoint),

• Self-starter who enjoys being involved in cross-functional projects,

• Capability to work independently while applying conceptual thinking and creativity.

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Other:

You will be supervised by the Director of Strategy & Business Development for North America and working very closely with him and the Business Development team. The placement is expected to last at least for 6 months. You will be located in Summerville, South Carolina, USA.  

We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic candidates who are keen to put their skills to use and become part of our team in a varied and interesting role!

Contact

KION GROUP AG
Andrea Nikolaus
Thea-Rasche-Straße 8
60549 Frankfurt
D: 069 20110 7248
andrea.nikolaus@kiongroup-career.com

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Your Responsibilities:

• Conception, design and development of innovative solutions and modern frontends in the field of digitalization

• Coordination of the development and consulting of both onsite and nearshore development teams

• Close cooperation with the project team in the implementation of UI/UX desgns

• Full support of the project process and contribution of technical perspectives and experiences

• Evaluation of potential technologies and feasibility studies (PoC)

• Participation in workshops for prototype development

• Collaboration and promotion of an agile development process

• Coach and mentor for Junior Developers

Your Profile:

• Comprehensive IT knowledge based on a university degree in computer science or a comparable education

• Ideally several years of experience in software development including design, implementation and maintenance of modern applications

• Very good technical knowledge in web development with JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 and with Angular, Vue, Node.js

• Good technical knowledge in development with Java (ideally Spring Boot)

• Good technical knowledge of cloud technologies (ideally Azure)

• Experience with agile software / product development methods (ideally SCRUM)

• Experience in the technical leadership of development teams is an advantage

• Distinct conceptual and analytical strength to align business requirements with IT solutions

• High degree of initiative and solution orientation

• Passion for digital topics, innovative technologies and trends

• Fluent in German and English

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in a dedicated team

• A modern, pleasant working environment

• Performance-related salary

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) via our application link (at www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Arno Buschmann (Tel. +49 (0) 69 201107165).

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Your Responsibilities:

• Managing strategically relevant national or international projects at group level or in the Operating Units

• Controlling growth and efficiency initiatives/process improvements in the areas of digitalization, sales, service, development, production and administration

• Taking responsibility for project management office tasks for group initiatives or large projects

• Providing support for M&A projects and post-merger integration

• Making recommendations, developing decision-ready submissions and presenting the results to the (expanded) board

• Providing support in implementing the concepts or process improvements

Qualifications & Requirements:

• University degree in business or a technical discipline with further business training

• Minimum of five years’ professional experience as a project manager in a reputable management consultancy; additional professional experience in an internationally active company within the production industry would be advantageous

• Extensive intercultural experience in project management

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills, plus excellent presentation skills

• Team-oriented working style, strong implementation skills and initiative

• Business fluency in German and English; Chinese skills would be advantageous

• Willingness to travel

We offer:

• Work as part of a dedicated team

• A modern and pleasant working environment

• Performance-based compensation

• Additional social benefits

• The opportunity to progress within the Group in the medium term

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) online via our application link (www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Christine Wallauer (Phone: +49 (0) 69 20110 7433).

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Your Responsibilities:

• Managing and taking responsibility for the group-wide KION Internal Control System – Finance

• Advising and managing the group affiliates and overseeing the strategic and ongoing development of the internal control system

• Carrying out analyses and process audits, as well as assisting with the implementation of controls in risk-prone business processes

• Deriving suitable measures for any control weaknesses

• Presenting overall assessments in the relevant group committees and to central stakeholders

• Designing and implementing group-wide training events

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in business administration, ideally with a focus on auditing or a comparable qualification

• Relevant professional experience with regard to the expansion, further development, and implementation of internal control systems in the international corporate environment

• Specialist management experience and extensive project management skills

• In-depth experience in stakeholder management at all levels, plus outstanding communication skills

• Team-oriented working style, strong implementation skills and initiative

• Willingness to travel both nationally and internationally (25%)

• Business fluency in German and English, both written and spoken

We offer:

• A listed company (MDAX) with excellent continued growth potential

• A modern, pleasant working environment and a motivated team

• Performance-related pay

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations) online via our application link (which you can find at www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Christine Wallauer (Phone: +49 (0) 69 20110 7433).

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Your Responsibilities:

• Analyzing problems and turning ideas into exceptional products, service concepts, or process optimizations as part of the Design team

• Examining end users' behavior and the context of use, developing personas and customer journeys among other things and creating service blueprints with the focus on the end user at all times

• Supporting the development of appropriate business models in collaboration with the business stakeholders and the project team

• Developing (and improving) internal methods and processes with a view to identifying technical solutions for business scenarios on behalf of our customers

• Taking on the role of an expert when it comes to identifying relevant issues and employing suitable methods

• Planning, conducting and evaluating research as well as planning and conducting user tests

• Planning and running workshops

• Acting as the point of contact for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in (service) design, strategy, psychology or a related subject

• More than three years of professional experience as a Service Designer or in a similar role

• Experience of managing digital projects and good knowledge of design thinking and Lean UX methodology

• Enthusiasm about current trends and discussions surrounding service design and an ability to articulate and visualize findings and ideas effectively

• Some initial experience of working with tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud or rapid prototyping solutions is desirable

• Excellent communication skills, confidence and assertiveness, demonstrated, for example, when running workshops with large groups

• Excellent knowledge of German and English (written and spoken)

• An ability to work well as part of a team

• Enthusiasm about state-of-the-art digital technology and a flair for experimentation

• Good people skills and sensitivity toward their needs

• Flexibility, creativity and fast reactions when planning and running projects and workshops

We offer:

• The chance to work as part of a dedicated and dynamic team

• A modern, pleasant working environment

• Plenty of opportunity to experiment and try out new ideas

• Performance-related pay

• Additional employee benefits

Contact

If this role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations) via our application link (which you can find at www.kiongroup.com). Your contact person is Arno Buschmann (phone: +49 (0) 69 2011 07165).

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Your Responsibilities:

• creating specifications for test cases based on the relevant requirements

• developing test automation solutions

• performing tests (component, integration, system tests)

• developing and optimizing test methods

• analyzing and evaluating test results and creating the associated test documents

• working closely with the software development team and product owner as part of an agile development process

• guaranteeing development quality

Qualifications & Requirements:

• A degree in electrical engineering, informatics, or a comparable qualification

• 2–3 years of professional experience in testing (SiL, HiL, system, vehicle) desirable

• Experience with CAN/CANopen 

• Experience with National Instruments tools (TestStand, LabView) and Vector (CANoe, CANalyser)

• ISTQB qualification desirable

• Experience with agile software / product development methods (ideally Scrum)

• Passion for digital topics, innovative technologies and trends

• High level of initiative, communication skills, and solution orientation

• Outstanding conceptual and analytical skills

• Team player

Fluent German and English skills

We can offer you:

As part of a dynamic team, you will be working to develop various solutions relating to connectivity and digitalization for the whole KION Group.

Contact

If this interesting and varied role appeals to you, we look forward to receiving your application (stating your earliest possible start date and salary expectations). If you have any questions, please contact Petra Block on +49 (0)69 201107307. The application link on the KION website www.kiongroup.com will take you to our partner portal, where you can upload your documents in just a few minutes.

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Your tasks:

• Support in setting up the Digital Campus Academy as a driver of digital transformation within the KION Group

• Preparation of/Participation in workshops and trainings focusing on digitalization topics

• Active creation of e-learning contents to build up digital capabilities within the KION Group

• Support in carrying out user tests

• Creation and implementation of new processes for further development of the Digital Campus Academy

• Preparation of presentations for the top management communication regarding the Digital Campus Academy

Your profile:

• Enrolled in a bachelor/master study program (min. 4th semester) in business administration, psychology, business engineering, innovation management or similar

• Structured working method and strong problem-solving competence

• First practical experience in project management or consulting area required

• Team player, strong commitment as well as willingness to step out of the comfort zone

• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

We offer:

• Getting insights in how the Digital Academy is setup and developed strategically

• Working in a start-up environment with the possibility of designing new processes and directly making a visible difference

• Working with a dedicated, interdisciplinary team consisting of business developers, UX designers, software developers, and agile trainers

• Flexible working hours and a modern working environment

Contact

Have we aroused your interest? Then we should immediately get to know each other! For first questions Mrs. Sanah Khan (+49 (0) 69 20110 5521). We look forward to receiving your online application (via www.kiongroup.com) stating the earliest possible starting date.

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