Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

Supply Chain Manager- Logistics

Zf Friedrichshafen Ag$80K — $110K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field
  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and SAP
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Five years of supervisory/managerial experience
  • Five years in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field
  • In-depth knowledge of contracts and specialized supply chain methods
  • Experience with plant operational interfaces and supply chain processes

Responsibilities

  • Manage inbound logistics operations in a complex manufacturing environment
  • Develop and implement best-in-class warehousing practices
  • Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives
  • Evaluate and champion automation projects to enhance material flow
  • Review business cases, cost estimates, and project calculations for logistics solutions
  • Lead the development of material handling and storage equipment roadmap
  • Develop logistics team capabilities through resources and training

Benefits

  • Supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • Strong diversity culture
  • Community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Req ID 86680 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLC

About the Position

The Supply Chain Manager - Inbound Logistics is responsible for developing new strategies and maintaining and improving existing processes within the Inbound Logistics Department at ZF Transmissions Gray Court (ZFTG), a manufacturing plant with more than 1,000 employees. This role ensures the uninterrupted physical and system flow of raw materials, components, and services from both internal and external sources, as well as the timely and accurate exchange of related information across all involved organizations.

What you can look forward to as the Supply Chain Manager- Inbound Logistics:
  • Manage inbound logistics operations, including goods receiving, warehousing, and internal distribution, in a high-pace, complex manufacturing environment.
  • Develop and implement best-in-class warehousing practices that optimize time, space, safety, and efficiency to support high-frequency internal distribution.
  • Drive cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives through continuous improvement and data-driven recommendations.
  • Evaluate, justify, and champion automation and material handling/storage equipment projects to improve material flow and reduce total operational costs.
  • Review and validate business cases, cost estimates, project calculations, and technical designs for logistics automation and material handling solutions.
  • Lead the development and execution of the material handling and storage equipment strategic roadmap.
  • Oversee the functionality, utilization, and continuous improvement of warehousing and distribution equipment, while supporting Agile and LEAN-based logistics models.
  • Lead and develop the logistics team by providing resources, training, and equipment, and support ZFTG goals through planning, forecasting, and budgeting activities.


Your Profile as Supply Chain Manager- Inbound Logistics:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
  • Strong computer skills are required: Microsoft Office, Outlook, Project, etc.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
  • SAP knowledge and expert-level knowledge of supply chain principles and best practices in industry.
  • Minimum five (5) years supervisory/managerial experience.
  • Minimum five (5) years' experience in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
  • Extensive experience with contracts, sourcing, and in-depth knowledge of specialized methods and techniques.
  • Experience with plant operational interfaces and in-depth understanding of plant supply chain processes and procedures.


What we offer at ZF Gray Court:
  • A supportive collaborative team environment
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
  • A strong diversity culture
  • Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities


ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including-but not limited to-being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Be part of our ZF team as Mgr Supply Chain I-Logistics and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

About Zf Friedrichshafen Ag

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is a German car parts maker headquartered in Friedrichshafen, in the south-west German region of Baden-Württemberg. Specialising in driveline and chassis technology as well as active and passive safety technology, the company has a global workforce of around 160,000 with approximately 260 locations in 41 countries. In 2019, ZF achieved sales of ?36.5 billion. ZF is one of the world's largest automotive suppliers and a leading technology company for mobility.
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