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KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

Compliance Officer

Regulatory Compliance & EthicsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHeusenstamm, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed degree in law, business law, business administration, or a comparable qualification in a related field.
  • At least 5–8 years of professional compliance experience in an international corporate environment.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of designing, implementing, and continuously improving compliance management systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders without direct reporting lines (lateral leadership).
  • Strong analytical skills and a structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach.
  • High integrity, strong communication skills, and the ability to present complex topics clearly for different audiences.
  • Fluent German and English, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

  • Further develop and drive implementation of the KION Compliance Management System within the Dematic organization in the EMEA region.
  • Review, develop, and improve compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in line with relevant legal and strategic requirements.
  • Advise executive management and leaders on compliance matters and promote integrity, accountability, transparency, and ethical decision-making.
  • Act as a trusted contact for employees on compliance matters.
  • Lead and coordinate investigations into potential compliance violations and support implementation of appropriate remedial measures.
  • Provide functional leadership and guidance to compliance officers in the region.
  • Conduct risk-based compliance due diligence, including M&A transactions and reviews of external business partners.
  • Develop and deliver tailored compliance training for different audiences.
  • Support the global compliance team with risk assessments, compliance controls, reporting, monitoring, and other global initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Additional language skills.
  • Knowledge of data protection laws and practical experience applying them.

About the Company

KION Group

Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions

KION Group provides forklifts, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation, along with software to optimize supply chains. It sells and leases industrial trucks, offers automated storage/retrieval and warehouse management software, and provides financing and digital transformation services through KION Digital. Its strength comes from a broad brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) delivering end-to-end intralogistics across hardware, software, automation, and services for real-time, secure operations. The goal is to help customers improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in their supply chains by tightly integrating material handling with digital tools and services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006

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