As a global building materials manufacturer with around 43,500 employees in over 90 countries, we offer diverse opportunities to ambitious talent. We value every contribution and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment with the aim of developing sustainable solutions for a better future.
Gebr. Knauf KG is proud to be a part of the Knauf Group. With a long-standing tradition, and a growing international presence, we are seeking dedicated individuals to help us achieve our long-term vision.
Is respectful and appreciative interaction within the team a given for you?
Do you always put the customer at the center of your actions?
Do you consider the future and upcoming generations in your actions?
Do you strive for personal and professional growth?
Ensure delivery against the global O2C excellence framework, targets, and adoption guidelines; define the EMEA strategy and roadmap aligned to global standards; ensure initiatives align with business objectives and deliver measurable value
Sign off Business Area readiness and execute rollouts per the global roadmap; define, schedule, and report deliverables and milestones across BA O2C initiatives; proactively track and manage risks, issues, and dependencies; consolidate, prioritize, and submit validated BA demand to global teams; provide regular updates to top management
Align closely with CoE teams, Business Area leadership, IT, and core functions on vision, scope, and required effort; lead the change narrative and execute the global communication plan to drive transformation and adoption; build a best‑practice community and champion network to sustain the program
Run maturity assessments and performance reviews; identify gaps and provide operational insights to drive solutions; define and drive continuous improvement initiatives; track outcomes to ensure benefits realization
Provide guidance, coaching, and motivation; build and develop a high‑performing team that consistently delivers to a high standard
Excellent leadership and people-management skills; stays calm and effective under pressure
Strong business analytics background, ideally in Order-to-Cash and/or Supply Chain; exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, including abstract and conceptual thinking
Strong digital mindset and change orientation; able to influence stakeholders and drive adoption without formal authority as well as hands-on experience with process mining and BI solutions (e.g., Celonis, Tableau)
University degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration, or similar
Several years of relevant experience; fluent in English (German a plus); willing to travel occasionally
We all shape our lives individually. As an employer, we play a significant role in the daily life of our employees and aim to support them with various offerings. This includes, among other things:
Security: Permanent employment contract in a stable, successful family-owned company.
Flexibility: 30 days of vacation, special leave for certain occasions, flexitime account with a broad time window for flexible working and weekly home office days.
Fitness and health: Discounts on various sports and leisure activities (e.g., fitness studio Iphofen, swimming training, soccer, etc.), as well as opportunities for active health promotion through our company doctor and occupational health and safety offers.
Daily time savings: Ample parking and direct access to public transport from the company premises (train, bus).
Future planning: Subsidies for capital-forming benefits and offers for company pension schemes.
Welcome approach: Individual onboarding days, company and team events, subsidized company canteen and our Barista coffee bar.
Career and professional development: Individual support and promotion for part-time studies, further education and training.
Benefits and vouchers: Discounts on well-known brands and reduced-price employee purchases.
E-Bike leasing: Using tax advantages while promoting your own health.
Relocation support: Assistance with international relocation
Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, dry construction systems, plasters and accessories, external thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems as well as construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production sites and sales organizations in over 90 countries, the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the big players on the world market.
The Knauf Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we make all personnel decisions across all areas of our company based on experience, skills and integrity. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to apply for our positions, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, origin, religion and so forth.
Share our values and become part of the team to shape the future of Knauf together.
