Materials Manager: Lean Inventory & Logistics Leader

Danfoss; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss in Louisville, KY is seeking a Materials Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, receiving, and internal logistics. You will ensure materials are available when needed, drive safety, and foster continuous improvement across the site.

You will develop a high-performing team, partner with manufacturing and cross-functional groups, and advance lean practices to improve flow, accuracy, and cost in operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years Warehouse Managing experience.
• Axapta and SAP experience a plus.
• Experience in setting up and maintaining WMS (Warehouse Management System).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, inventory, receiving, and internal logistics operations to ensure materials are available when needed and delivered safely and efficiently.
• Develop and coach team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive inventory accuracy through effective warehouse management practices, cycle counting, and strong inventory controls.
• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and cross-functional teams to improve material flow, reduce disruptions, and support on-time customer delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across warehouse operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Axapta

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Danfoss in Louisville, KY is seeking a Materials Manager to lead warehouse, inventory, receiving, and internal logistics. You will ensure materials are available when needed, drive safety, and foster continuous improvement across the site.

You will develop a high-performing team, partner with manufacturing and cross-functional groups, and advance lean practices to improve flow, accuracy, and cost in operations.