Logistics Optimization Specialist (Lean, Cost & Flow)

CNH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Family building support

Employee assistance programs

Charitable contribution matching

Job summary

CNH Industrial in Wichita, KS seeks a Logistics Methods Specialist to drive internal and external logistics optimization. You will lead and support initiatives for new product launches, enhance logistics flows, and ensure efficient cost management across the supply chain.

Ideal candidates bring Lean, MRP, and data analytics skills, with 4+ years in logistics and strong English proficiency to collaborate across international teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency; additional languages are a plus.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage logistics projects aimed at improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational performance.
• Drive logistics process improvements (KAIZEN) in alignment with CNHI Business System strategy.
• Support the standardization, implementation, and enhancement of logistics processes, methods, and IT systems (WMS/ERP).
• Optimize material and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business needs.
• Design and refine logistics layouts and flows to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Conduct Total Acquisition Cost Analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee logistics capacity management, ensuring readiness for production demands and scalability.
• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers, ensuring alignment with service level agreements (SLAs).
• Develop and implement logistics cost deployment strategies for cost containment and optimization.
• Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs and SLAs, supporting plants in addressing performance gaps.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Material Planning

MRP systems

Value Stream Mapping

PFEP

5S methodologies

Budget & forecast management

Power BI

QlikSense

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering / Supply Chain / Logistics

Tools

Power BI

QlikSense

MRP systems

Job description

CNH Industrial in Wichita, KS seeks a Logistics Methods Specialist to drive internal and external logistics optimization. You will lead and support initiatives for new product launches, enhance logistics flows, and ensure efficient cost management across the supply chain.

Ideal candidates bring Lean, MRP, and data analytics skills, with 4+ years in logistics and strong English proficiency to collaborate across international teams.