IT Logistics Automation Specialist

Logistics Systems Specialist

Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.

Founded in 1925, Festo Corporation is the leading worldwide supplier of automation technology and the performance leader in industrial training and education programs. For many years Festo has been providing impetus for factory automation and offers a wide product and service portfolio – from individual components to complex customized solutions and system. As a family-owned company, we act from a holistic perspective. We take responsibility for our actions globally and locally, we want to contribute to the quality of life and conservation of resources where we operate with new technologies, knowledge and education. At Festo, we hire people who continuously live our five core Values: We are Ambitious We are Determined We are Visionary We Value Each Other We are Dependable

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Systems Specialist to lead and optimize the end-to-end integration of the SAP Logistics Execution module, shipping carrier interfaces, external warehouse systems, and associated physical equipment and devices. While the primary focus of this role is providing on-site support for operations at the Festo US Mason plant, it also plays a vital role in delivering global support across the organization. Success in this position requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to issue resolutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Systems Problem Solving: Analyze, identify, and resolve issues across integrated systems, including SAP, external automated warehouse systems, and connected physical equipment and devices.
• Advanced Warehouse System Troubleshooting: Resolve complex 2nd and 3rd level issues within the external warehouse system (Witron), including software and material flow disruptions (e.g., container blockages).
• Operational Consulting: Support business teams by offering expert guidance on logistics processes and system functionalities, helping to resolve operational challenges efficiently.
• Logistics Carrier Interface Support (Tamoya): Support the logistics carrier interfaces for the plants in the American region. In addition, actively participate in the logistics on-duty team, providing responsive support for Carrier- Interface-related issues at CSC in Germany.
• Optimization Implementation: Propose, design, implement, and test programming solutions based on business-driven optimization requests, ensuring improved system performance and usability
• Cross-Team Communication: Serve as the primary technical liaison within the global IT warehouse team, facilitating clear communication between business stakeholders, HQ IT colleagues and external vendors.
• Security & System Upgrades: Support the planning and execution of security enhancements, system upgrades, and migrations for logistics and warehouse systems, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum reliability.

Requirements:

• Successfully completed degree in business informatics, computer science or comparable qualification in the IT field (e.g. IT specialist)
• Several years of professional experience in software development, preferably in the warehouse management software branch
• Experience with highly automated logistics systems (warehouse management systems, material flow computers, PLC) desirable
• In-depth knowledge of Oracle SQL/PLSQL, C/C++, C# and Visual Basic 6.
• Experience working with Visual Studio and Team Foundation Server
• Experience of working closely with the production and stakeholders
• Experience extending existing software according to development guidelines
• Experience in object oriented and procedural programming
• Experience in frontend/rich client and backend programming
• Experience in API
• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage
• German knowledge is an advantage
• Very good analytical and conceptual skills as well as an independent and responsible way of working
• High level of communication and teamwork skills

The annual base pay range for this role is between $80,000-$100,000. Benefits: Festo Corporation offers a robust benefits package, which is designed to help employees and their dependents stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. This is just one way we strive to provide employees with a rewarding workplace. As an effort to keep pace with healthcare trends, Festo Corporation is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to its employees which includes...Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Programs, Short-term and Long-term disability, 401k, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid time off, Educational assistance and many more.

Festo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the best way to attract and retain a diverse workforce is to encourage a culture of inclusion within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

We look forward to your application and to getting to know you!