Marketing Experienced professionals Heeslingen Full-time

AI & Automation Manager (m/f/d)

Diverse, digital and forward-thinking: this is how we work at the FRICKE Group. With over 4,000 employees – spread across 107 sites in 30 countries – our shared goal is to provide our customers with high-quality spare parts, outstanding machinery and first-class service. Our success is built on our strong team. As a family-run business with more than 100 years’ experience, we are constantly evolving.

Wilhelm Fricke SE – GRANIT PARTS

GRANIT , as part of the FRICKE Group, is one of Europe’s leading wholesalers of spare parts for agricultural and construction machinery, gardening, municipal & forestry equipment, as well as commercial vehicles. From our 95,000 m² central warehouse in Heeslingen, Lower Saxony, we supply specialist dealers and workshops across Europe, the USA and Canada.

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Many companies talk about AI – we want to make it practically usable. In this newly created role, you’ll bridge the gap between business units, IT and new AI technologies, develop concrete solutions using OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate and Azure, whilst also helping to shape how AI is utilised within our company. The focus here is not on theoretical strategies or presentations, but on prototypes, tests and applications that deliver tangible benefits in day-to-day work.

Here's what you can expect

Use-case consultancy & process analysis: Providing consultancy to internal departments and analysing processes, requirements and recurring tasks where AI or automation can deliver tangible added value
Prototyping & Solution Development: Translating business requirements and existing process issues into pragmatic technical solutions, as well as developing prototypes, automations and initial applications using Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, Azure and OpenAI
Implementation & Roll-out: Supporting use cases from the initial idea through testing to roll-out and practical use within the relevant department
Interfacing & Acceptance: Working closely with business departments, IT and other internal contacts, and clearly communicating technical possibilities to non-technical stakeholders
Standards & Scaling: Contributing to the development of procedures, standards and best practices, as well as the further development of individual use cases into scalable approaches for the organisation

What you need to bring

Training & Qualifications: A successfully completed degree, for example in (Business) Informatics, Economics, Industrial Engineering or a comparable discipline; alternatively, a completed IT apprenticeship with relevant professional experience in the field of AI, digitalisation or process automation
Professional experience & specialist knowledge: Project or consultancy experience, ideally in the fields of digitalisation, process automation, IT consultancy, data & AI or transformation; an interest in AI, automation, Microsoft Power Platform, Azure or comparable technologies; An understanding of business processes and the ability to derive concrete technical solutions from business requirements
IT & language skills: Practical experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, OpenAI, as well as Google Cloud or Microsoft Cloud technologies would be an advantage; business-level German (min. C1) and a good command of English
Personal skills: A pragmatic and hands-on approach to work; a passion for developing and testing prototypes; strong communication skills when dealing with various stakeholders; and the ability to explain AI topics clearly

What we offer you

Your start at FRICKE: A structured induction programme with a dedicated contact person ensures a successful start. You’ll be warmly welcomed into the team and receive the support you need right from the start.
A modern working environment: You can look forward to modern workspaces, digital tools and flat hierarchies. We communicate as equals – and make decisions quickly and collectively.
A stable foundation: 30 days’ annual leave, holiday pay and a Christmas bonus, capital-forming benefits and annual pay rises provide you with a reliable foundation and recognition of your performance.
Flexibility with structure: With us, you’ll benefit from flexible working hours within the framework of our operational processes. In addition, you’ll have the option to work remotely on a few days each month – in consultation with your team and depending on the requirements.
Fostering development: We offer internal and external training and further education opportunities to support your professional and personal development on an individual basis.
Your wellbeing matters: A healthy working environment is a given for us. This includes not only ergonomic workstations, a modern canteen and the JobRad bike-leasing scheme, but above all a respectful, supportive working atmosphere in which you can flourish.
Experience more together: Whether it’s unique staff events such as our company festival HEAT WAVE or joint sporting activities at the FRICKE Social Run: we put teamwork into practice – because good collaboration starts with a strong community.

Would you like to grow with us and more than 300 trainees and become part of the FRICKE Group?

In that case, it’s best to apply directly online. As we are keen to streamline our processes and reduce our carbon footprint and paper usage, applications sent by post will not be returned but will be digitised and then disposed of in accordance with data protection regulations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability at WE ACT – and discover exciting insights into our work environment on our FRICKE Blog f.inside.

Location / Place of work

Wilhelm Fricke SE (GRANIT PARTS)

Zum Kreuzkamp 7
27404 Heeslingen

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