Global Distribution CI Lead: Lean Warehousing & Efficiency

MKS Instruments; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Distribution Continuous Improvement to lead cross-functional, global warehousing optimization efforts. You will design and implement strategic improvements across multiple sites and 3PLs, driving cost reduction, service enhancements, and productivity gains.

The role partners with Global Logistics, IT, Quality and Regional Operations, reporting to the Senior Director of Global Logistics and Trade Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in distribution, warehousing, or global logistics operations.
• 5+ years leading continuous improvement initiatives in a global or multi-site environment.
• Experience partnering with and optimizing operations across distribution centers and 3PL providers in multiple regions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using KPIs, dashboards and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop a vision and long-term strategy to optimize warehousing space, and efficiencies to support the MKS long term business cycle.
• Deploy Lean Solutions to immediately gain efficiency in space, and material travel.
• Identify, prioritize, and lead high-impact initiatives focused on cost reduction, service improvement, productivity and risk mitigation.
• Drive improvements in warehouse efficiency, order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, cycle time, and capacity utilization.
• Establish and maintain standard work, KPIs, and performance dashboards for global distribution operations.
• Quantify benefits of Continuous Improvement initiatives and track savings, service improvements, and risk reduction.
• Ensure initiatives deliver measurable return on investment and align with budget targets.
• Champion maximizing cubic feet density improvement across all locations.
• Leverage ABC/XYZ analysis to create optimized inventory locations.
• Deploy 5S, and Visual Management across all warehouse locations.
• Lead and mentor warehouse teams to create a problem-solving culture.
• Ensure optimal customer service from warehouse to internal, and external customers.
• Conduct vendor analysis in case of external support is required to deploy improvement

Skills

KPIs dashboards

Lean & continuous improvement

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Leadership in global context

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

MKS Instruments is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Distribution Continuous Improvement to lead cross-functional, global warehousing optimization efforts. You will design and implement strategic improvements across multiple sites and 3PLs, driving cost reduction, service enhancements, and productivity gains.

The role partners with Global Logistics, IT, Quality and Regional Operations, reporting to the Senior Director of Global Logistics and Trade Management.