Logistics Lead — NA Network Optimization & Cost Productivity

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

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.