At Skroutz, our mission is simple: we aim to amaze. From our humble beginnings back in 2005, we believe that happy customers equal happy merchants and it’s our job to understand and anticipate their needs and offer them an unparalleled, doubt-free experience. Our vision is clear: we aspire to become the Everyday App, the go-to destination where millions fulfill their online shopping needs. Whether you're looking for a new smartphone, restocking your pantry with essentials, seeking the perfect outfit for an upcoming event, or simply hunting for that collectible gaming console, Skroutz is your trusted partner for seamless shopping experiences.And our ambitions extend far beyond Greece's borders. We're on a trajectory to become one of Europe's fastest-growing Marketplaces, with exciting expansions already underway in Cyprus and the Balkans. Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains paramount, guiding every decision we make.To achieve our vision, we seek individuals who share our passion for e-commerce and technology. If you're driven by the desire to create extraordinary shopping moments for our users, as well as help sellers all around the world grow their businesses, then we want you on our team.Join us at Skroutz and be part of a journey that's reshaping the way we shop online. Together, let's turn everyday moments into remarkable experiences.Ready for the challenge?#AimToAmazeHow will you contribute to Skroutz visionWe are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Automation Senior Manager to oversee, optimize, and revolutionize our fulfillment center operations. In this role, you will hold true end-to-end ownership in the reliability of all fulfillment center processes, serving as the strategic driving force behind our operational throughput. You will bridge the gap between traditional logistics and cutting-edge technology by architecting our current automation systems, designing and implementing new automated solutions, and strategically orchestrating fulfillment center spatial layout - including shelf ordering and inventory re-allocation.The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver and team leader, with a proven track record of scaling fulfillment center efficiencies, managing complex vendor relationships, and leading high-impact automation projects from conception to execution while coaching production teams directly on the field.What you will be doingProcess Optimization & Workflow DesignEnd-to-End Ownership: We are looking for a leader that will have end-to-end ownership in the reliability of all our processes. You should have a keen eye for LEAN to analyze, map, and continuously improve all fulfillment center operational workflows (receiving, decanting, stocking, picking, packing, and sorting) to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times.Standardization & Knowledge Management: You will serve as the source for standardization and setting our production goals (KPIs). Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), intricate network topology maps, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all fulfillment center processes.Lean Champion: You bring a Kaizen mentality to the field; utilize appropriate methodologies to identify bottlenecks, implementing sustainable corrective actions and delivering direct production improvements.Change Management: Lead by example and inspire our production teams by coaching them on the field; oversee the testing, commissioning, and employee training for all newly introduced technologies, workflows, and process updates to ensure smooth operational transitions. Procurement & CapacityFacilities & Layout Optimisation: Act as a spatial visionary to dynamically optimize the fulfillment center layout and strategies, leveraging the wealth of data available in Skroutz..Infrastructure ScalingStrategy: Drive the strategic scaling of our facilities; lead the design, specification, and procurement of storage systems ensuring a high return on our capital deployment.Automation & InnovationCurrent System Oversight: Challenge the status quo and serve as the strategic driving force and subject matter expert (SME) for all existing fulfillment center automation systems ( WMS, WCS , Autostore, Sorting station etc. )Future-Proofing & Tech Integration: Own the automation roadmap; scout, evaluate, and business-case new automation technologies (e.g., robotic picking, vision systems, automated packaging) to scale operations and maximize ROI.Integration Support: Bridge the gap between physical automation and our digital ecosystem; partner with IT and software teams to ensure seamless data flow and uptime continuity between the fulfillment center Management System (WMS) and physical automation hardware, building high-availability systems.Requirements6+ years of progressive experience in managing automated fulfillment environments, logistics engineering, or scaling complex operations.Evaluate and manage industrial equipment and infrastructure, identifying opportunities for technological upgrades and automation integration.Partner with vendor engineering teams to deploy automated material handling equipment (MHE) and robotic solutions, managing complex SLAs.Strong technical command over Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) architecture and data flow integration to perform predictive bottleneck analysis.Comfortable with developing software and building hardware. Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels and attitude to maintain in the project team a culture of teamwork, driving performance, engagement and change alignment.BenefitsWhat's it like to work at Skroutz?A great opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Skroutz towards becoming one of Europe’s fastest growing MarketplacesThrive in an environment that champions ambitious goals, empowers autonomy, fosters mentoring, and unlocks exciting opportunities for both personal and business growthCompetitive full-time salaryOngoing training and developmentAccess to books, online courses, and relevant resourcesTop of the Line tools and equipmentPrivate Medical PlanHybrid WorkingFree gym membership at Golden Gym in Athens, plus OAKA cross training & running courses, Padel and online yogaFor all New Skroutz Fathers we offer 30 working days paternity leave (1,5 months in total)Monthly childcare allowance for all Skroutz ParentsFree Skroutz Plus subscriptionMonthly gas coverage for commuting As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Skroutz is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.Disclaimer:Skroutz collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any unauthorized third parties. Furthermore, please be informed that we may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and automated tools to assist in the initial screening and ranking of applications. Despite the use of such technology, all final hiring decisions involve human oversight. You have the right to request an explanation regarding the role of AI in your evaluation or to request a manual review of your application by our team.Please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy here.
At Skroutz, our mission is simple: we aim to amaze. From our humble beginnings back in 2005, we believe that happy customers equal happy merchants and it’s our job to understand and anticipate their needs and offer them an unparalleled, doubt-free experience.
Our vision is clear: we aspire to become the Everyday App, the go-to destination where millions fulfill their online shopping needs. Whether you're looking for a new smartphone, restocking your pantry with essentials, seeking the perfect outfit for an upcoming event, or simply hunting for that collectible gaming console, Skroutz is your trusted partner for seamless shopping experiences.
And our ambitions extend far beyond Greece's borders. We're on a trajectory to become one of Europe's fastest-growing Marketplaces, with exciting expansions already underway in Cyprus and the Balkans. Our commitment to customer satisfaction remains paramount, guiding every decision we make.
To achieve our vision, we seek individuals who share our passion for e-commerce and technology. If you're driven by the desire to create extraordinary shopping moments for our users, as well as help sellers all around the world grow their businesses, then we want you on our team.
Join us at Skroutz and be part of a journey that's reshaping the way we shop online. Together, let's turn everyday moments into remarkable experiences.
Ready for the challenge?
#AimToAmaze
How will you contribute to Skroutz vision
We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Automation Senior Manager to oversee, optimize, and revolutionize our fulfillment center operations. In this role, you will hold true end-to-end ownership in the reliability of all fulfillment center processes, serving as the strategic driving force behind our operational throughput. You will bridge the gap between traditional logistics and cutting-edge technology by architecting our current automation systems, designing and implementing new automated solutions, and strategically orchestrating fulfillment center spatial layout - including shelf ordering and inventory re-allocation.
The ideal candidate is a data-driven problem solver and team leader, with a proven track record of scaling fulfillment center efficiencies, managing complex vendor relationships, and leading high-impact automation projects from conception to execution while coaching production teams directly on the field.
What you will be doing
Process Optimization & Workflow Design
- End-to-End Ownership: We are looking for a leader that will have end-to-end ownership in the reliability of all our processes. You should have a keen eye for LEAN to analyze, map, and continuously improve all fulfillment center operational workflows (receiving, decanting, stocking, picking, packing, and sorting) to maximize throughput and minimize cycle times.
- Standardization & Knowledge Management: You will serve as the source for standardization and setting our production goals (KPIs). Establish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), intricate network topology maps, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all fulfillment center processes.
- Lean Champion: You bring a Kaizen mentality to the field; utilize appropriate methodologies to identify bottlenecks, implementing sustainable corrective actions and delivering direct production improvements.
- Change Management: Lead by example and inspire our production teams by coaching them on the field; oversee the testing, commissioning, and employee training for all newly introduced technologies, workflows, and process updates to ensure smooth operational transitions.
Procurement & Capacity
- Facilities & Layout Optimisation: Act as a spatial visionary to dynamically optimize the fulfillment center layout and strategies, leveraging the wealth of data available in Skroutz..
- Infrastructure ScalingStrategy: Drive the strategic scaling of our facilities; lead the design, specification, and procurement of storage systems ensuring a high return on our capital deployment.
Automation & Innovation
- Current System Oversight: Challenge the status quo and serve as the strategic driving force and subject matter expert (SME) for all existing fulfillment center automation systems ( WMS, WCS , Autostore, Sorting station etc. )
- Future-Proofing & Tech Integration: Own the automation roadmap; scout, evaluate, and business-case new automation technologies (e.g., robotic picking, vision systems, automated packaging) to scale operations and maximize ROI.
- Integration Support: Bridge the gap between physical automation and our digital ecosystem; partner with IT and software teams to ensure seamless data flow and uptime continuity between the fulfillment center Management System (WMS) and physical automation hardware, building high-availability systems.
Requirements
- 6+ years of progressive experience in managing automated fulfillment environments, logistics engineering, or scaling complex operations.
- Evaluate and manage industrial equipment and infrastructure, identifying opportunities for technological upgrades and automation integration.
- Partner with vendor engineering teams to deploy automated material handling equipment (MHE) and robotic solutions, managing complex SLAs.
- Strong technical command over Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) architecture and data flow integration to perform predictive bottleneck analysis.
- Comfortable with developing software and building hardware.
- Ability to build strong relationships with people at all levels and attitude to maintain in the project team a culture of teamwork, driving performance, engagement and change alignment.
Benefits
What's it like to work at Skroutz?
- A great opportunity to contribute to the evolution of Skroutz towards becoming one of Europe’s fastest growing Marketplaces
- Thrive in an environment that champions ambitious goals, empowers autonomy, fosters mentoring, and unlocks exciting opportunities for both personal and business growth
- Competitive full-time salary
- Ongoing training and development
- Access to books, online courses, and relevant resources
- Top of the Line tools and equipment
- Private Medical Plan
- Hybrid Working
- Free gym membership at Golden Gym in Athens, plus OAKA cross training & running courses, Padel and online yoga
- For all New Skroutz Fathers we offer 30 working days paternity leave (1,5 months in total)
- Monthly childcare allowance for all Skroutz Parents
- Free Skroutz Plus subscription
- Monthly gas coverage for commuting
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Skroutz is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Disclaimer:
Skroutz collects and processes personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are bound to use the information provided within your job application for recruitment purposes only and not to share these with any unauthorized third parties. Furthermore, please be informed that we may utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems and automated tools to assist in the initial screening and ranking of applications. Despite the use of such technology, all final hiring decisions involve human oversight. You have the right to request an explanation regarding the role of AI in your evaluation or to request a manual review of your application by our team.Please read our Recruitment Privacy Policy here.
At Skroutz, we have one simple yet powerful mission/vision: we aim to amaze. And this mission/vision has been hardcoded into our DNA since day one. Back when we started our journey in 2005 as a price comparison engine, we created an innovative shopping tool for our users and shaped the future of e-commerce in Greece.Today as the biggest marketplace in Greece, we continue to believe that happy customers equal happy merchants and it’s our job to understand and anticipate their needs and offer them an unparalleled, doubt-free experience. And to do so, we are always searching for new ways to make them say “wow”: Skroutz Plus (our first subscription-based service), Skroutz Last Mile (our parcel distribution company) and Skroutz Point (the first network of smart lockers in Greece) to name a few!To create amazing experiences, we need amazing people! People that share the same passion and enthusiasm for eCommerce and technology as we do.Sounds like you? #AimToAmaze
At Skroutz, we have one simple yet powerful mission/vision: we aim to amaze. And this mission/vision has been hardcoded into our DNA since day one. Back when we started our journey in 2005 as a price comparison engine, we created an innovative shopping tool for our users and shaped the future of e-commerce in Greece.
Today as the biggest marketplace in Greece, we continue to believe that happy customers equal happy merchants and it’s our job to understand and anticipate their needs and offer them an unparalleled, doubt-free experience. And to do so, we are always searching for new ways to make them say “wow”: Skroutz Plus (our first subscription-based service), Skroutz Last Mile (our parcel distribution company) and Skroutz Point (the first network of smart lockers in Greece) to name a few!
To create amazing experiences, we need amazing people! People that share the same passion and enthusiasm for eCommerce and technology as we do.
Sounds like you?
#AimToAmaze
