VP, IT KION Americas & Dematic

Company Overview:

Dematic is a leading supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain. Dematic employs over 7,000 skilled logistics professionals to serve its customers globally, with engineering centers and manufacturing facilities located around the world. Dematic is one brand under the KION Group of companies and has implemented more than 6,000 integrated systems for a customer base that includes small, medium and large companies doing business in a variety of market sectors.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Dematic is a member of KION Group, a global leader in industrial trucks, related services and supply chain solutions. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group designs, builds and supports logistics solutions that optimize material and information flow within factories, warehouses and distribution centers. The company is the largest manufacturer of industrial trucks in Europe, the second-largest producer of forklifts globally and a leading provider of warehouse automation.
The Role:

KION Group IT is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as VP Information Technology – Dematic OU and Americas region. This critical role will be the IT business partner globally for Dematic and for KION Americas. This role will report directly to the EVP, KION Group IT.

The successful candidate will have international experience, a business-centric mindset and outstanding leadership capabilities. This role will strongly contribute to the KION Group IT transforation journey and act as the top IT business partner and leader for our Dematic global business unit and our KION Americas region. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in multiple fields of IT including service delivery, IT transformation and ERP implementation including business / process transformation. One key initiative for the role is the consolidation of the ERP environment (SAP). The VP IT needs to focus on business process harmonization and IT transformation to ensure overall success. The most critical target for this strategic role is to ensure that IT adds maximum value and enables business success for Dematic globally and KION Americas.

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What We Are Looking For:

Required qualifications & experience