Organization
Syncore is a top provider of automated, integrated logistics solutions ranging from robust, automated pallet storage to fully automated goods-to-person systems using technologies such as AutoStore, Geek+ (AMR) and Movu atlas pallet shuttle technology. Syncore has subsidiaries in Germany, The Netherlands, Poland and Austria. It is the Logistic Solutions division within the Royal Reesink group of companies. Royal Reesink is an international distributor and service provider with 2.600 employees and a yearly turnover of €1.4B, headquartered in the Netherlands.
Product & Portfolio Management within Syncore
Are you excited about shaping the future of warehouse automation? At Syncore, you will have the opportunity to build and further develop Product Management in an international and entrepreneurial environment.
As Senior Product & Portfolio Manager, you will take ownership of strategic technology portfolios, starting with our Pallet Handling solutions, while helping to shape additional areas such as AutoStore, Robotics and Warehouse Software.
Working directly within the CTO organization, you will drive product strategy, portfolio development, customer value and innovation. You will collaborate closely with customers, technology partners, Sales, Engineering and Management while establishing Product Management as a key capability within Syncore.
Key responsibilities
- Define and drive product strategies, roadmaps and value propositions for selected technology portfolios;
- Own and develop Syncore’s Pallet Handling portfolio and contribute to the evolution of additional product areas;
- Act as the voice of the customer and translate market needs into business opportunities and product initiative;
- Create portfolio transparency regarding strategic relevance, market potential, lifecycle and business value;
- Support strategic sales opportunities, customer workshops and solution positioning;
- Drive standardization and scalable solution concepts across the portfolio;
- Build / maintain strong relationships with technology suppliers and strategic partners;
- Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for innovation, new services and portfolio growth;
- Contribute to the development of Syncore’s Product Management organization.
Why this role is unique
- Define and drive product strategies, roadmaps and value propositions for selected technology portfolios;
- Own and develop Syncore’s Pallet Handling portfolio and contribute to the evolution of additional product areas;
- Build and shape Product Management within a growing international organization;
- Gain direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making;
- Work with leading warehouse automation technologies;
- Take ownership with a high degree of autonomy and entrepreneurial freedom;
- Influence the future technology portfolio of Syncore.
Your profile
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline;
- Several years of experience in Product Management, Portfolio Management, Business Development or a comparable strategic technology role;
- Experience in intralogistics, warehouse automation, material handling, robotics, industrial automation or a closely related industry;
- Proven ability to develop product strategies, roadmaps and business cases;
- Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and portfolio management principles;
- A strong commercial mindset combined with technical credibility and customer focus;
- Experience working with technology suppliers, OEM partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams;
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions and cultures;
- An entrepreneurial and hands-on mindset, with the ability to build structures while remaining actively involved in daily operations;
- Fluency in English;
- German language skills are strongly preferred, while Dutch is considered an advantage;
- Willingness to travel internationally within Europe.
What Syncore offers
- You will work on customer projects focused on the modernization of automated logistics systems, dealing with a wide range of systems, technologies and customer requirements;
- In doing so, you will work closely with colleagues from Sales, Project Planning, Electrical Engineering, Automation and Software;
- An international, entrepreneurial environment with leading warehouse automation partners and short decision-making paths;
- Professional growth opportunities within Syncore.
Contact
Would you like to know more about this vacancy? Please feel free to contact Marnix van Wely (HR Manager Syncore) at +31 2364 7401 or send your application to marnix.vanwely@syncore.com.
