Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• In close collaboration with the Digital Strategist, Business Units and IT Demand Management, determine the initiatives that should be routed through the Innovation Lab and secure the necessary BU / FU sponsorship for each innovation.
• In close collaboration with the Regional Management Board of Directors and the National Management, generate innovative ideas from the region through ideation workshops and seek BU / FU sponsorship prior to execution in the network of Innovation Labs. Plan / support and report on the on-going progress of the Ideation Workshops.
• Continuous alignment with IT Demand Management, Heads of the other Innovation Labs and Business Unit nominated persons responsible for innovation to ensure that activities are not being duplicated and initiatives are aligned with company strategy.
• Orchestrate the portfolio of prototypes and PoCs processed within the Innovation lab, to deliver on-time, in budget and to specification.
• Lead the determination of the make (in-house development) / buy or subscribe decision for the high priority innovation items routed through the Innovation Lab.
• Facilitate that the Innovation Lab establishes a network of New technology and Innovation partners capable of delivering fast and agile prototype turn-around times.
• Facilitate that the prototypes, which pass the proof of concept phase are quickly and effectively handed over for mass production.
• Keep the Innovation lab lean on admin, processes and ensure they execute rapid prototyping.
• Work in tandem with the Head of Digital Communication to ensure that the necessary information flow surrounding the above activities is effectively communicated internally and externally.
• Take part in innovation workshops with customers to generate innovative ideas and seek BU / FU sponsorship prior to execution in the Innovation Lab.
• Plan / support and report on the on-going progress of these initiatives.
• Lead and support the Digital Analyst in analysing the digital strategies of start-ups and competitors in the logistics industry in Africa & MEA, as well as the development of new technologies, with the goal to identify relevant trends and activities performed by key logistic players.

Your skills and experience

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree or Masters in Logistics, Business Management or Marketing is essential for this position
• Comprehensive knowledge of systems, processes and organisational set-up.
• Comprehensive experience in change management or implementation, with strong focus on systems solutions and innovation International working experience with excellent English language skills.
• Profound understanding of IT combined with experience in logistics and supply chain management.
• A minimum of 3 - 5 years proven track record of converting ideas into business transformation & project management.
• Very Strong Entrepreneurial mind-set.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in a fast pace / challenging environment.
• Creativity in solution design and ability to convert complex use cases into achievable prototypes.
• Outstanding networking competence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for different cultures.
• Possesses strong business acumen and aptitude towards Logtech start-ups and new technologies.
• Affinity to innovation and access to the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Africa.