Materials and Logistics Manager

SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain Logistics

Company

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Office/Site only

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

• Wendell - - United States of America

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!

We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

Siemens is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability, and internationality.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure Electrification and Automation (EA) Business Unit is headquartered in Wendell, NC,. The EA Business Unit has a diverse portfolio of products, including, but not limited to, low-voltage MCC, CMR fuse saver, MV switch gear, MV circuit breakers, and metering, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance and systems of a standard nature.

The Logistics Manager leads end-to-end site logistics for a state-of-the-art, highly automated made-to-order facility. You will own inbound receiving, incoming quality inspection interface (quarantine/hold-release), warehouse operations, internal material flow to assembly lines (kitting/line feeding), and outbound shipping. You will report to site operations leadership and lead supervisors/leads across multi-shift logistics teams, partnering closely with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, EHS, Procurement, and IT to deliver safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

* Willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production schedules*

• Lead multi-shift teams across receiving, incoming inspection interface, warehousing, material handling, line feeding/kitting, and shipping; coach and develop supervisors/leads.
• Build and sustain a logistics operating system (SQDC, tiered daily management, leader standard work, visual management, escalation and structured problem-solving).
• Own inbound flow performance: dock scheduling, unloading, verification, discrepancies, dock-to-stock cycle time, and supplier delivery/packaging compliance.
• Own warehouse and inventory integrity: WMS execution, slotting, replenishment, picking, cycle counting, traceability (lot/serial), and inventory accuracy governance.
• Design and operate internal material flow to assembly lines: kitting/sequencing, supermarkets, tugger routes/milk runs, and point-of-use replenishment to prevent shortages and minimize WIP.
• Drive logistics automation and robotics excellence: lead WMS/WES requirements and sustainment, operationalize AMR/AGV/ASRS (SOPs, safety, exception handling), and use data/analytics to improve throughput and cost.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive logistics/warehouse leadership in manufacturing or high-throughput distribution
• 3+ years leading leaders (supervisors/leads).
• Hands‑on experience across receiving, warehouse operations, line feeding/kitting, and shipping in a high‑mix environment.
• Proven experience implementing or significantly improving a WMS and integrating logistics processes with an ERP (e.g., SAP).
• Demonstrated Lean/continuous improvement capability and KPI‑driven management; strong safety leadership in material handling environments.

• Experience supporting made‑to‑order / engineer‑to‑order operations in smart infrastructure, electrification, automation, or similar industrial equipment.
• Experience deploying/operating warehouse automation and robotics (AMR/AGV, AS/RS,…