Sr Mgr, Materials

591x Varian Medical Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers AG in Silicon Valley seeks a senior leader to oversee two warehouse and materials operations, San Jose and Palo Alto, with regular time at both sites. You will lead 50-60 staff, drive inventory accuracy, ERP/WMS performance, and partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering and Procurement to ensure uninterrupted material flow and operational excellence.

Minimum 5–10 years of leadership in materials management and a Bachelor's degree; SAP WM/EWM experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, warehousing, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading leaders and managing large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, material flow, and supply chain processes.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for inventory and materials management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of managers and approx. 50-60 employees across two Silicon Valley locations.
• Oversee all aspects of materials management, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping operations.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Develop, implement, and improve materials, warehouse, and logistics processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP WM

SAP EWM

ERP systems

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Plans, coordinates and monitors the material management/logistics activities in projects, to ensure an economical supply to customers which is geared to the customer needs.

This position is an onsite leadership role supporting two Silicon Valley locations, (San Jose, CA & Palo Alto, CA) with time regularly spent at both facilities throughout the workweek.

The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational performance while providing strong long-term career growth opportunities within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of managers and approximately 50-60 employees across two Silicon Valley warehouse and materials operations locations.
• Oversee all aspects of materials management, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, storage, material handling, and shipping operations.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee development, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Procurement, and Project Management teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow and operational excellence.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve materials, warehouse, and logistics processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Identify operational challenges, determine root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions that improve performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Manage inventory accuracy and transactional integrity within ERP systems and warehouse management platforms.
• Monitor operational performance metrics and drive initiatives to improve productivity, service levels, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Support project-related supply chain and logistics activities, including material planning, transportation, packaging, inventory management, and supplier coordination.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams and support the implementation of process and operational changes.
• Evaluate logistics providers and suppliers, support vendor selection activities, and help develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Ensure compliance with company, regulatory, quality, and safety requirements in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in materials management, warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading leaders and managing large teams across multiple locations.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, warehouse operations, material flow, and supply chain processes.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems for inventory and materials management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements, solve complex operational challenges, and drive organizational change.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and people leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, including WM (Warehouse Management) and EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) modules.
• Medical device, healthcare technology, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement certifications.
• Experience working within a global manufacturing or supply chain organization.

Education & Experience Bachelor's degree preferred; field of study is flexible. Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in materials management, warehouse operations, supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing operations, including leadership responsibilities.

Budget for this role is 170k to 180k, based on background and experience

Base Pay Range

The base pay range for this position is:

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

Who We Are

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How We Work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term and short-term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time off
• paid sick and safe time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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Export Control

A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law. It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.

Data Privacy

We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously.

Our Culture

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.