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ZF Group Tech Stack

Global automotive supplier electrifying and automating vehicle systems at scale

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg 10,001+ employees Privately Held

ZF Group is a 161,600-person automotive systems manufacturer operating 161 production facilities across 30 countries, selling into passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and off-highway/industrial segments. The tech stack reflects a large-scale manufacturing organization in transition: core ERP (SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP) paired with cloud data platforms (Databricks, AWS) and supply-chain planning tools (Kinaxis, Anaplan), while actively adopting EDI and analytics cloud capabilities. The hiring velocity is accelerating across engineering, finance, and manufacturing — with notable focus on distribution center and logistics leadership — suggesting active buildout of digital supply-chain infrastructure and new product commercialization.

Tech Stack 159 technologies

Core StackSAP AWS DynamoDB AWS Lambda Databricks Python Node.js SAP S/4HANA Salesforce AutoCAD Power BI Power Automate Java C++ Microsoft Office SAP IBP Kinaxis Anaplan AWS SQS Excel Cognos Creo Windchill Dynamics NAV Microsoft Access Outlook PowerPoint Microsoft 365 Word EDI+127 more

AdoptingSAP SAP S/4HANA EDI SAP Analytics Cloud

ReplacingSAP S/4HANA

What ZF Group Is Building

◆Challenges

Improving team efficiency
Reducing waste
Standardizing production processes
Automation and digitalization of logistics
Improving quality performance
Ensuring quality compliance
Improving ap processes
Process and system improvements
Automation initiatives
Optimizing inventory levels

▲Active Projects

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New product introductions
New high-tech distribution center development
Automation initiatives
Cost improvement projects
Edi system implementation
Go-to-market strategy for new product launches
Strategic m&a projects
Process and tool development
Change approval and change management

Hiring Activity

Accelerating300 roles · 160 in 30d

Department

Engineering

62

Finance

53

Manufacturing

40

Ops

32

Logistics

20

Sales

16

Product

12

Support

11

Seniority

Mid

123

Senior

79

Intern

26

Junior

24

Manager

23

Lead

14

Director

2

C-Level

1

Notable leadership hires: Sales Head, Head of Distribution Center, Technical Lead, Sales Enablement Head

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About ZF Group

ZF Group supplies advanced mobility products and systems — including electrified drivetrains, safety systems, automated driving components, and motion control — to vehicle manufacturers, mobility providers, and industrial equipment makers. The company operates globally, with 161 production locations in 30 countries and reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024. Core projects include new product introductions, a high-tech distribution center build-out, EDI system implementation, automation and digitalization of logistics, and strategic M&A activity. Key pain points center on standardizing production processes, reducing waste, improving quality compliance, automating AP workflows, and optimizing inventory across a distributed network.

HeadquartersFriedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg

Company Size10,001+ employees

Hiring MarketsGermany, Belgium, Poland, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Czechia, United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

What tech stack does ZF Group use?

Primary: SAP (S/4HANA, IBP), Salesforce, AWS (DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS). Analytics: Databricks, Power BI, Cognos, SAP Analytics Cloud. Planning: Kinaxis, Anaplan. CAD/PLM: Creo, AutoCAD, Windchill. Languages: Python, Java, C++. Now adopting EDI systems.

Where is ZF Group headquartered?

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Operates 161 production locations in 30 countries with accelerating hires in manufacturing, finance, and logistics leadership roles globally.