Logistics Innovation Manager

DHL Supply Chain; Westerville (OH); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

General Bonus Plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Logistics Innovation Manager to lead automation initiatives, evaluate new technologies, and drive cost-saving opportunities for a strategic account. You will collaborate with operations, IT, and vendors to align solutions with growth strategies and deliver scalable, high-performance logistics.

The role emphasizes industrial engineering expertise, strong communication, and a track record of delivering ROI-driven projects in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of industrial engineering or automation experience.
• 2+ years of project management in Logistics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and layout changes.

Responsibilities

• Create the vision for innovations in the supply chain at DHL.
• Attend demonstrations and trade show events to identify opportunities.
• Draft business cases with ROI and solution fit analysis.
• Create an innovation roadmap with milestones from pilots to full implementations.
• Plan and coordinate demonstrations and pilots and document progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Team leadership

Manufacturing/Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

The Logistics Innovation Manager role has a national salary range of $85,000- $150,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Discounted Stock Purchase, General Bonus Plan and a generous PTO policy.

Would you like to join the Logistics Company for the World? DHL Supply Chain is just that.

Become an essential part of everyday life, by contributing to an organization that is Connecting People and Improving Lives. If you have a passion for people, a desire to problem-solve, and eagerness to pursue continuous improvement opportunities... we look forward to exploring career possibilities with you!

Job Description

The Logistics Innovation Manager leverages strong industrial engineering expertise to identify opportunities to leverage and incorporate existing as well as emerging logistics technologies into the supply chain operations. Working in conjunction with DHL operations, solution design, IT and engineering to identify & prioritize technologies and potential solutions that apply at DHL. The Logistics Innovation Manager shall report to the Program Manager of Innovation. This role is customer-dedicated, supporting a fast-growing, strategic account with a strong appetite for automation. The Innovation Manager will play a key role in aligning technology solutions to the customer’s growth trajectory, driving the adoption of automation and advanced systems to enable scalable, high-performance operations.

Responsibilities

• Create the vision for innovations in the supply chain at DHL
• Attend demonstrations and trade show events in support of opportunity identification, evaluation, and vetting of automation technologies
• Draft business cases including company history, ideal product and site profile, benefits, opportunities and solution fit, and ROI driven by Industrial Engineering analysis
• Create innovation roadmap for the sector with milestones from pilots to full implementations
• Plan and coordinate demonstrations and pilots and document progress and results
• Apply Industrial Engineering principles (time studies, capacity analysis, process flow) to identify, vet, and deploy warehouse automation solutions
• Assess capability of innovations, including operational fit, scalability, and performance impact
• Hold regular team meetings
• Provide updates to Stakeholders including the NA Executive team
• Establish working relationships with vendors
• Function as a subject matter expect in warehouse automation
• Manage the identification and implementation of technology with solutions design, IT, operations and potential vendors
• Responsible for the identification off new technologies and innovations that will generate cost savings opportunities for DHL and its customers

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or an equivalent field (Essential)
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering or automation required.
• 2+ years of project management experience in Logistics
• Proficient in using AutoCAD and making layout changes, adding layers as needed
• Comfortable communicating projects and their impacts to the customer
• Experience building CBAs/ROI models for capital investments
• Demonstrated understanding of operational processes, data management and logistics modernization initiatives
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Data analysis using excel, access, SQL, power BI
• CAD for equipment layout
• MOST / MTM labor modeling (desirable)
• Proven organization and planning skills.
• Working knowledge of defined Business Unit and Logistics industry processes, processing and material handling equipment and warehouse automation technologies.
• Ability to read and understand common financial reports, legal documents, drawings, and technical writings in English.
• Ability to write reports, respond to inquiries, and communicate with customers and regulatory agencies at a level consistent with presentations to customers and top level management.
• Mathematics skills sufficient to perform the duties outlined above, including application of Industrial Engineering analysis (capacity, throughput, labor modeling)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to lead and direct projects.
• Strong computer skills including Word, Access, Excel, ACAD, internet access, MS Project, and e-mail
• Ability to manage a team of contractors and sub-contractors, as well as lead and direct project resources in automation deployments
• Excellent project management skills

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.