Bosch Group Hiring for Director – Logistics Job at Owatonna, MN Full Time

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The Director-Logistics is responsible for Purchase-to-Pay and Logistics execution for the AA-AS business unit. This is comprised of purchasing, planning, warehousing, transportation, and distribution of trade and manufactured goods in North America with an average of 115 associates and a 15M USD operational budget. Define vision, strategy and priorities for logistics in the AA-AS North America business unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Leadership of cross functional teams and provide functional expertise and guidance to others with a focus on continuously improving all aspects of logistics and Key Performance Indicators such as Safety, Quality, Performance, Cost, and Productivity.
• Oversee the interface link to our customers regarding all aspects of customer logistics, both Domestic and International.
• Steering and implementing strategic initiatives that directly influence short, mid, and long-term impact on business unit’s growth financial results, customer relationships, and associate relations. (i.e. cost reduction projects concerning logistics)
• Alignment of manufactured and trade goods inventory levels with TCT and business plans to support EBIT business EBIT objectives
• Steering innovation, modernization, standardization, automation, digitalization, and footprint related projects or initiatives and leading their deployment or implementation.
• Steering and implementation of new warehouse construction, warehouse management system, POE and P39 SAP modules for the AA-AS North America business unit.
• Participation at high level of organization on strategic decision making regarding logistical impacts on the organization’s direction.
• Act as a key partner within the value stream organization to support the team with the highest logistics service level at the most optimized cost (e.g. advanced planning systems, consignment concepts)
• Ensure the coordination of transport is performed in an economical manner and at a high level of service
• Oversee physical logistics operations to ensure effective material storage, stock rotation and internal delivery processes
• Interface with all levels and departments of the global organization as required
• Responsible for the establishment of the Logistics Budget, and adherence to the Budget.
• Promoting an environment of empowerment, development, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organization.
• Responsible for managing inventory

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain-Management, Engineering or similar field
• Advanced degree preferred (ie. MBA)
• Deep knowledge of SAP ERP system and structure
• 10+ years of experience in warehouse operations, process and optimization
• 3+ experience in steering and implementing strategic initiatives
• 3+ years of experience with communication to various levels of the organization in a way that promotes empowerment and inclusion
• 3+ years of experience with working under pressure for continuous periods of time
• 3+ years of experience of effectively prioritizing tasks and motivating others to execute
• 3+ years of experience of influencing large cross functional teams and executing changes and solutions
• 3+ years of experience in management level presentations (Ex. Source to Deliver at BV level events)
• 3+ years of experience effectively leading cross-functional teams and direct reports who each supervise 25+ associates
• 5+ Years of Experience ins BPS, Lean- and Quality Tools
• 5+ Years of Experience in leading complex projects including having had Project Management experience

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce – EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Full benefits package, medical and retirement effective Day One (see Comprehensive Bosch Benefits below)

Comprehensive Bosch Benefits:

• Medical (3 options, 2 of which have an HSA contribution from Bosch); Dental (2 options) & Vision (2 options); low premiums.
• Paid Time Off – starting at 22 days in a 12-month period (including vacation, holidays and floating holidays).
• Option to purchase up to 40 hours of additional vacation.
• Annual bonus – pays up to 6% of annual pay based on company performance.
• Tuition Assistance – up to $8,500/year.
• 401K – Bosch matches 75% of the first 9% of your contribution.
• In addition to 401K, Bosch also contributes to a retirement plan – 100% company paid! Bosch makes automatic age-based contributions at a rate of 2.5%-6.5% of total compensation.
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Long and Short-Term Disability.
• Wellness Program – gym discounts, medical premium discounts and more.
• Associate Discounts on Bosch products like home appliances, power-tools, thermal products like tank-less water heaters and more.