Integration Manager

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software, and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

General merchandise, fashion, and food retail companies need to be flexible in handling the levels of orders, fulfill online orders and store deliveries, and cope with a lack of available workforce. Such companies continuously improve their supply chains and invest in innovative technologies. Vanderlande understands the complexities associated with operating a successful warehouse operation and delivers future-proof logistic process automation.

These automation systems are composed of many (electro-)mechanical and IT components, built by teams in various parts of the world, and must be integrated with other (software) systems to support the processes of our customers.

Your position

The Integration Manager is part of the management of a Warehousing project. Working closely with a project manager and project leaders of the various hardware- and software engineering disciplines, the Integration Manager focuses on the design, integration, and testing of the system with special attention to managing the technical risks that are inherent to complex systems.

The key tasks and responsibilities of the Integration Manager:

• Manage the functional design to ensure customer requirements are translated into the right solution with the lowest possible risks. Advise on the use of standard solutions and the impact of special solutions
• Identify risks and find solutions to reduce them

• Realize the system integration plan, test plans, and test specifications in collaboration with a Solution Architect and Integration Engineer(s)
• Manage the test phase and ensure a smooth, seamless transition to our customers' operational processes together with the Integration Engineer and other engineering disciplines
• Understand the customer processes and act as an advisor in correctly estimating the impact of changes
• Progress monitoring with clear, concise reporting
• Manage component deliveries by suppliers through verification and validation
• Integrate (sub-)systems in existing customer systems

Ensure that the system is handed over according to specification by your colleagues and suppliers after a careful testing phase.

Your department

The System Integration department is part of the business unit Warehousing Solutions within Vanderlande Industries and is responsible for the system design, testing, and integration of complex Warehousing systems worldwide for example for customers like Albert Heijn, Woolworths, and Walmart. Integrating all components (mechanical, electronic, OT software, IT software, and IT Hardware) into a working system according to specifications is especially challenging for large and complex warehouses. This is the focus area of the System Integration Management-team.

Your profile

• You have a technical or logistics education, at least Bachelor level
• Preferably you are familiar with customer processes in Warehouse Automation
• You are an experienced system integrator and are familiar with systems engineering processes (requirement management, verification and validation, change management, and configuration management)
• You know how to build partnerships with customers and with internal and external suppliers
• You know how to find the right balance between quality, lead time, and cost
• You have well-developed analytical skills and think at the system level
• You are proactive and pragmatic
• You are able to motivate people at all levels and are a team builder
• You have good communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• You’re willing to travel, for about 50% of your time working on-site in the project handover phase

What we offer

In this challenging position, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company, you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

This position offers a competitive salary range of € 5030 to € 7100 gross per month (excluding 8% holiday allowance). Through exceeding performance expectations, you even have the possibility to grow outside this scale.

On top of your fixed salary, you’ll receive the following secondary benefits:

• 40 vacation days (20 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 20 days)
• Flexible working hours
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office)
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport
• Working from home allowance
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista

Contact

For more information about the position, please contact astha.singh@vanderlande.com

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.