Lead Logistics

Harley-Davidson Motor Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is seeking a Lead Logistics professional to identify, track, and lead cost productivity initiatives for the Global Logistics and Trade team. This role may be located in York, PA or Milwaukee, WI with up to 25% travel.

The position focuses on optimizing the North American logistics network, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to shape logistics systems and processes, and driving continuous improvement across service, cost, and quality metrics.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably in logistics operations, project management, and sourcing.
• Demonstrated success leading large logistics projects, including planning, prioritizing, and communicating status.
• 3PL/Supplier/Carrier management experience.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• SAP experience.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience in both warehousing and transportation.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI.
• Experience with vehicle or motorcycle manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects that will optimize the North American logistics network.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts resulting in better service, cost, and quality.
• Conduct benchmarking, market tests, or bid events to ensure competitive costs.
• Lead workshops to build the cost productivity idea pipeline.
• Own the Logistics risk mitigation playbook and ensure 3PL's have adequate risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Logistics experience

Project management

Sourcing experience

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SAP Analytics Cloud

Job description

Title: Lead Logistics

Job Function: Materials and Procurement

Location: JUNEAU

Workplace Category: Onsite

Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Full or Part-Time: Full Time

Shift: SHIFT1

In 1903, out of a small shed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, four young men lit a cultural wildfire that would grow and spread across geographies and generations. Their innovation and imagination for what was possible on two wheels sparked a transportation revolution that would make Harley-Davidson the most recognizable motorcycle brand in the world. Today, we continue to define motorcycle culture, evoking soul-stirring emotion reflected in every product and experience we deliver - like we have for well over a century and will for generations to come. Are you ready to ride with us?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, founded in a humble Milwaukee backyard shed in 1903, still calls the city home. Today, its Corporate Campus includes a 4.8-acre public park-a welcoming greenspace open to all. Join our team as aLead Logistics.

Job Summary

This role will identify, track, and lead cost productivity initiatives for the Global Logistics and Trade team. The Logistics Lead will also collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to drive continuous improvement initiatives shaping H-D's logistics systems and processes. This role can be located in either York, PA or Milwaukee, WI with up to 25% travel.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead projects that will optimize the North American logistics network.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts resulting in better service, cost, and quality.
• Conduct benchmarking, market tests, or bid events to ensure competitive costs.
• Lead workshops to build the cost productivity idea pipeline.
• Own the Logistics risk mitigation playbook and ensure 3PL's have adequate risk mitigation plans.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Requirements

Required

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably in logistics operations, project management, and sourcing.
• Demonstrated success leading large logistics projects, including planning, prioritizing, and communicating status
• 3PL/Supplier/Carrier management experience
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team

Preferred

• SAP experience
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in both warehousing and transportation.
• Experience with data analytics tools such as SAP Analytics Cloud, Alteryx, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI
• Experience with vehicle or motorcycle manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 10 - 25%
Pay Range:$100,100 - $155,300

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)