Head of Warehouse and Manual Handling US - Atlanta, GA

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DHL Global Forwarding (DGF)is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30000 employees work to ensure we transport our customers of shipments by air or sea. DGFs logistics solutions span the entire supply chain from the factory to the shop floor. This also includes special transport-related services.

We have an exciting opportunity for anHead of Warehouse & Manual Handling to Lead the warehouse and ground operations sub-function for the country and provide input to and lead the implementation of functional strategy to provide smooth operations for movement storage and inventory control of materials finished goods tools and packaging and to meet cost quality customer and market-specific requirements in line with the countrys business strategy and requirements corporate guidelines and policies. This position will be based at our Atlanta GA facility.



Key Responsibilities:



Lead the warehouse and ground operations sub-function for the country.

Provide input to and lead the implementation of functional strategy for smooth operations related to movement storage and inventory control of materials finished goods tools and packaging.

Meet cost quality customer and market-specific requirements in line with the countrys business strategy and corporate guidelines.

Define warehouse and manual handling strategy in line with countrys business strategy and corporate guidelines.

Lead preparation and implementation of warehouse and manual handling plans budgets and measures.

Prepare plans organize and control country-level projects and initiatives related to movement storage and inventory control.

Direct and lead countrys warehouse operations for shipment stock-keeping and delivery of all goods.

Lead and organize ground operations activities for timely and efficient collection and delivery of freight.

Monitor optimum levels of utilization of capacities and resources to drive cost efficiency.

Conceptualize cost-effective and efficient warehousing solutions and processes.

Lead development and implementation of safety/security and inventory control programs.

Review operations performance and evaluate existing operations data and facilities.

Lead development of new concepts for transportation sorting delivery and tools for improving network and sorting processes.

Analyze complex issues and improve change or adapt existing warehouse and manual handling methods and techniques.

Benchmark and introduce best-in-class warehouse and manual handling infrastructure and practices at country level.

Manage and execute warehouse/distribution center activities related to movement tools and packaging.

Lead multiple teams of lower-level executives directors/senior managers and managers.

Develop short to long-term (1-5 years) plans for optimizing the organization function or job-family and the talent required to execute strategies.


Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Skills / Requirements:

Education Level: Masters degree.

Experience Level: More than 8 years.

Skills: Warehousing Forklift Operator Workplace Safety First Choice Occupational Health Performance Management Performance Dialog Operations Management Inventory Management Inventory Control Technology Trends DHL Business Knowledge Business Processes Business Strategy Influencing Feedback Facilitation Negotiation People Management Resourcing.


Pay Range: $130011.75 - $173349.00 (Based on Experience)

Benefits (All Non-Union Employees)

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus role dependent performance-based incentives.
401(k) Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 4% quarterly 2% annual base contribution.
Stock Purchase Plan: Ability to purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a discounted rate.
Medical: Comprehensive plans covering preventive care inpatient/outpatient services and prescriptions.
Vision: Optional coverage for exams frames and contacts.
Dental: Optional coverage for preventive basic and major services.
Paid Time Off: 7 major holidays 8 floating holidays and accrued vacation/sick days.