Logistics & Material Management Coordinator

Wieland Electric North America; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wieland Electric North America is seeking a Logistics and Material Management Coordinator to ensure a seamless supply chain through planning, logistics coordination, and supplier management. The role handles freight, inventory, and supplier performance while optimizing processes, with initial remote work transitioning to hybrid in North America.

The candidate will oversee stock levels, KPI tracking, and cross-functional collaboration with warehouse and customer service teams, in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management is required.
• Certifications CPSM or CPIM are highly desirable.
• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Expertise in KPIs, statistical analysis, and inventory management (ABC, OTD).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (365 preferred).
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of freight legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize statistical methods to control stock levels (ABC, Min/Max, lead time).
• Optimize inventory flow and aging inventory strategies.
• Oversee supply chain KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Manage freight services for shipments across regions (air, ocean, road, rail).
• Ensure compliance with freight legislation and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to optimize North American distribution.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for cost, quality, risk.
• Work cross-functionally with customer service for lead-time communication.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and report cards.
• Oversee systems development to enhance purchasing/planning efficiency.
• Maintain records with supplier info, terms, and rejection reports.
• Resolve supply discrepancies and elevate issues as needed.

Skills

Logistics management

Supplier management

Data analysis

ERP/MRP knowledge (SAP)

MS Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management

CPSM / CPIM certifications desirable

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Wieland Electric is seeking a highly motivated Logistics and Material Management Coordinator to join our growing North American team. This role ensures an uninterrupted supply chain through effective planning, logistics coordination, and supplier management. The successful candidate will oversee freight services, inventory management, and supplier performance while optimizing supply chain processes. This role will be initially remote and transition to a hybrid working arrangement. If you have a strong background in logistics, purchasing, and supply chain management, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize statistical methods to control stock levels, including ABC analysis, Min/Max planning, and lead time management.
• Optimize inventory flow and aging inventory strategies to prevent supply disruptions.
• Oversee supply chain KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Manage freight services for shipments between Germany, Canada, and the USA via air, ocean, road, and rail.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant freight legislation and continuously improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to optimize distribution to customers in North America.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive cost optimization, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Work cross-functionally with customer service to provide accurate lead-time communication.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain timely report cards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems to enhance purchasing and planning efficiency.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of records, including supplier information, payment terms, and rejection reports.
• Resolve supply discrepancies and elevate issues as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
• Professional Certification as a: CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management or related certifications highly desirable.
• 3-5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Expertise in supply chain KPIs, statistical analysis, and inventory management (ABC analysis, OTD, etc.).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (MS 365 preferred).
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of freight legislation and compliance.

Additional Assets:

• Fluency in German is a strong asset.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in international supply chain management.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position based in Milwaukee, WI, initially remote, transitioning to hybrid once a local office is established.
• Travel required for initial training at North American Operations in Mississauga, Ontario and Bamburg, Germany, with 10-15% travel on average annually.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing global organization where you’ll play an important role in managing and improving the flow of materials across North America and our international supply chain. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders while gaining valuable experience in inventory planning, supplier performance, freight management, and supply chain optimization.

As part of a global organization with operations in North America and Germany, this role offers meaningful international exposure, opportunities to improve processes, and the ability to make a direct impact on supply chain performance. If you’re a proactive supply chain professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and finding better ways to work, we’d like to hear from you.