Siemens

Head of Logistics

Siemens$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
  • 10-15+ years of logistics operations experience in manufacturing.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for team motivation.
  • Proficient in SAP or other ERP systems for logistics management.
  • History of driving operational excellence and strategic improvements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the logistics team across multiple sites for operational efficiency.
  • Develop and implement inventory control processes for production needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for timely materials delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in logistics operations.
  • Utilize SAP or other ERP systems to manage inventory and logistics processes effectively.
  • Foster a culture of leadership and communication within the logistics team.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a lead role within a strategic division of Siemens Energy.
  • Engage in continuous improvement initiatives that align with organizational growth.
  • Access to advanced logistics and ERP systems like SAP for career development.
  • Be part of a division focused on sustainable and digital energy solutions.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

As the Head of Logistics, you will oversee and optimize logistics operations for a manufacturing site with multiple warehouses and a shipping/receiving hub. Your day will involve managing a team responsible for receiving, shipping, and warehousing activities across multiple sites. You'll ensure inventory control processes are followed and enable seamless delivery of materials to the manufacturing floor. In addition, you'll contribute to the strategic vision by creating and executing plans to enhance logistics operations and support organizational growth.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Lead and manage the logistics team across multiple sites, ensuring efficient operations in receiving, shipping, and warehousing.
  • Develop and implement inventory control processes to maintain accuracy and support production needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of materials to the manufacturing floor.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics operations and align with the company's strategic objectives.
  • Utilize SAP or other ERP systems to manage and monitor inventory and logistics processes effectively.
  • Foster a culture of leadership, accountability, and communication within the logistics team.
What You Bring
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline).
  • 10-15+ years of extensive experience in logistics operations within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • Deep knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems for inventory and logistics management.
  • Proven track record of driving operational excellence and strategic improvements in logistics.
About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

About Siemens

Siemens AG is a German multinational conglomerate company headquartered in Munich and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe with branch offices abroad. The principal divisions of the company are Industry, Energy, Healthcare, and Infrastructure & Cities, which represent the main activities of the company. The company is a prominent maker of medical diagnostics equipment and its medical health-care division, which generates about 12 percent of the company's total sales, is its second-most profitable unit, after the industrial automation division. The company is a component of the Euro Stoxx 50 stock market index. Siemens and its subsidiaries employ approximately 385,000 people worldwide and reported global revenue of around €87 billion in 2019 according to its earnings release.
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