Logistics Analyst

Talentify; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Pension Plan

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays

Job summary

STIHL Inc. seeks a analytical, solutions-oriented logistics professional to lead warehousing and fulfillment operations in an international environment.

You will manage projects from analysis and planning through implementation, focusing on optimizing supply chain and warehouse processes and contributing to ERP system implementations. You will develop logistics concepts, support warehouse standards, and drive continuous improvement across STIHL facilities, collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience OR 10+ years in logistics/supply chain/operations.
• Experience with SAP or other warehouse management ERP systems.
• 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead international logistics projects from analysis through implementation to optimize the supply chain.
• Develop and evaluate logistics concepts for new products and suppliers.
• Oversee ERP system implementations and warehouse logistics standards.
• Create logistics metrics and tools, support data collection for performance scoring.
• Evaluate new logistics technologies and participate in capital investment decisions for warehouses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About Us

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it is a great time to join the STIHL team!

Why You’ll Love Working at STIHL:

• Competitive pay with multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases
• Excellent health benefits including Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability
• Robust retirement offerings including:
• A fully vested Pension Plan after 5 years
• A 401(k) with generous employer match
• Paid time off in addition to 11 Paid Holidays
• A strong culture of stability, community, and innovation
• Compensation: $83,000 - $105,000 per year. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

About You

You are an analytical and solutions-oriented logistics professional who thrives in a complex, international environment. You have experience managing projects from analysis and planning through implementation, with a strong focus on optimizing supply chain and warehouse operations. You are comfortable developing and evaluating logistics concepts, supporting ERP system implementations, and identifying opportunities to improve warehouse processes and standards.

Purpose

To provide leadership and expertise in the warehousing and fulfillment processes used at STIHL Inc. facilities. Become a change agent for continuous improvement and standardization. Support initiatives that drive safety, service, accuracy and efficiency improvements.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manages challenging projects ranging from analysis, planning and implementation in an international sales and logistics environment, as well as optimizing the supply chain within the STIHL Group.
• Develops and evaluates logistics concepts for new products / suppliers.
• Responsible for logistical requirements associated with implementing and optimizing ERP system(s).
• Develops further implementation of STIHL warehouse logistics standards for the optimization of existing and planned warehouses.
• Develops logistics key figures, tools and instruments as well as supports metrics collection for the Logistics Balanced Scorecard, including group-wide logistic cost and performance recording.
• Participates in the review and, if necessary, application of new logistics technologies at the STIHL warehouse locations.
• Participates in the capital investment process for the warehouse locations.
• All other duties and responsibilies as assigned.

Specifications

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Business Administration (analytical focus), or a related field, plus 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR 10+ years of relevant professional experience in logistics, supply chain, operations, analytics, continuous improvement, or related disciplines.
• Experience with SAP or other warehouse management ERP systems.
• 10% travel required.