Logistics Manager

Vertiv is hiring a Logistics Manager in Lorain or Westerville, Ohio who will be responsible for logistical flow of material for Services Supply Chain in warehousing and freight spend. Work with multiple internal customers to ensure the proper storage and material movement, with external 3PL Suppliers, to help support Customer Project efforts and to ensure the timely Customer expectations. Conduct Freight Analysis to ensure that proper use of Freight Service levels and to drive year over year freight savings to the Organization.

Functions

• Manage a successful relationship with 3PL warehouse operator including, conducting weekly RAIL and Quarterly QBR meetings, root cause analysis on performance gaps, maintain KPI’s to drive improvement and negotiating contracts, while working with Indirect Procurement team.
• Travel and audit existing warehouses to ensure processes are being maintained to Vertiv Standards.
• Drive for improvement throughout team utilizing Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Freight analysis of all Services spend, driving for proper use of freight service levels and ensuring the utilization of primary freight carriers.
• Work with Freight Indirect Procurement team to ensure needs of external and internal customers are met and drive freight spend reduction.
• Develop and standardize freight claim process to ensure proper freight recovery.
• Develop and maintain approved supplier list of moving and storage companies to help support material movement of time sensitive External Customer Projects.
• Work with IT to develop and maintain system integrations between Vertiv and Supplier Operating systems.
• Coach and train employees to ensure compliance with Vertiv Processes and SOPs and to provide development of employee talent within the company, while maintaining a continuous improvement and learning culture.
• Interact daily with Internal Customers, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing Field Service and Finance.

Reporting

Freight Program Leader

Logistics Coordinator

Regional Operations Coordinator

Position Eligibility Requirements : Travel as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and utilization of problem-solving tools
• Education or experience with Self-directed work teams.
• Experience with employee supervision
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Customer focused
• Lean Six Sigma methodology
• International shipping experience
• Oracle EBS ERP

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Materials Management or Logistics. An Associate’s degree or Military certification, in Materials Management and six years of direct related experience will be held equivalent.
• At least three to five years of experience with Supervising employees.
• PC applications literate (Microsoft products- Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Oracle EBS.

Accountabilities :

Focus will be placed on providing timely and accurate service to internal and external

customers. Encourages the development of associates toward continuous improvement of key success factors such as on-time deliveries, internal and external quality, inventory accuracy, efficiency, and productivity. A successful manager will work to develop a team that can effectively make decisions and strive to continually improve on key performance indicators.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS : Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus

• Operational Excellence

• High-Performance Culture

• Innovation

• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It

• Act With Urgency

• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

• Think Big and Execute

• Lead by Example

• Drive Continuous Improvement

• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5.0 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.