We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
WHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
In this position, you will get to:
- Lead and align the team and logistics resources to achieve the agreed key financial goals established in the yearly AOP plan for both Distribution and Freight.
- Responsible for achieving the main objectives related to deliveries, warehousing and transportation.
- Lead the warehouse team (shift planning, onboarding, training, performance management) and ensure safe operations, 5S, and disciplined standard work.
- Manage day-to-day execution with transportation partners (capacity, pickup performance, issue escalation), building strong supplier relationships and ensuring smooth outbound flow.
- Drive daily operational control through KPI management (safety, quality, delivery, cost), identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
- Own warehouse productivity and labor planning; set targets, standardize work, and track performance to improve throughput and cost per unit.
- Ensure service level, OTIF, and customer commitments are met; lead daily/weekly performance reviews and continuous improvement action plans.
- Own logistics and warehousing cost control (freight, handling, labor) against AOP; partner with Finance on forecasting inputs and explain key variances.
- Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, and Finance Teams to ensure that all import/export activities align with company processes and initiatives.
- Manage import, export, or breakbulk transactions and applicable administrative EU and foreign government programs to ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and in a timely manner and meets all compliance requirements.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to the company’s transportation policies and practices.
- Support the deployment, implementation, and maintenance of Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems (TMS/WMS) to promote supply chain optimization.
YOU HAVE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
- Several years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations, including team leadership
- Proven ability to manage warehouse teams and drive operational performance
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and FIFO principles
- Experience working in automated warehouse environments using barcode scanning systems
- Experience applying Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and implement improvements
- Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Fluent German and English
WE HAVE:
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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