Logistics Analyst

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

Job summary

STIHL Inc. is seeking an analytical and solutions-oriented logistics professional to lead warehousing and fulfillment operations in a complex international setting.

You will drive projects from analysis and planning through implementation, optimizing supply chain and warehouse processes and supporting ERP system initiatives. The role focuses on developing and evaluating logistics concepts, implementing warehouse standards, and contributing to safety, efficiency, and performance improvements

Qualifications

• Analytical and solutions-oriented logistics professional with experience in international environments.
• Experience leading projects from analysis through implementation in warehousing and supply chain.
• Knowledge of ERP implementations and warehouse process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects from analysis, planning, and implementation in an international sales and logistics environment.
• Develops and evaluates logistics concepts for new products and suppliers.
• Responsible for ERP system implementation and optimization requirements.
• Develops STIHL warehouse logistics standards for existing and planned warehouses.
• Develops logistics metrics and supports data collection for logistics cost and performance.
• Participates in new logistics technology reviews at STIHL warehouse locations.
• Participates in the capital investment process for warehouse locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical

Solutions-oriented

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

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As a family-owned company,it’sthe 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 hasremainedsynonymous with outstanding innovations, high-qualityproductsand comprehensive service.

With competitive compensation, excellentbenefitsand exciting growth potential, it isa great timeto join the STIHL team!

WhyYou’llLove Working at STIHL:

• Competitive paywith multiple bonus opportunities and potential for annual merit increases


• Robust retirement offeringsincluding:


• A fully vestedPension Planafter 5 years


• A401(k)with generous employer match


• Paid time offin addition to11 Paid Holidays


• A strong culture ofstability, 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 OR10+ 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.