Strategic Warehouse Operations Leader

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. is seeking a senior warehouse operations leader to set strategic direction and drive performance in Frederick, MD.

The role oversees material flow across receiving, inventory, shipping, and internal distribution, while mentoring warehouse managers and analysts. You will partner with production for just-in-time material availability, manage budgets and CAPEX, and drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma and SAP/WMS governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction, operating model, and performance expectations for warehouse operations.
• Lead and develop Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and Analysts.
• Oversee material-flow strategy across receiving, inventory, shipping, and internal distribution.
• Partner with production to ensure just-in-time material availability and prevent production disruptions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, throughput, lead times, service levels, productivity, and cost.
• Manage the warehouse operating budget, optimize labor allocation, and develop capital expenditure plans for equipment, systems, facilities, and other resources required to support operational performance and future growth.
• Use operational data to identify systemic constraints and guide improvement priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of SAP and Warehouse Management Systems to support data integrity and asset visibility.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma, and other continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Develop resource, capacity, technology, and organizational plans to support business requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, IT, Finance, Engineering and external partners.
• Experience working within ISO 9001- and AS 9100-certified quality management systems, including familiarity with related documentation, audits, process controls, and corrective-action requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. safety regulations and Rohde & Schwarz global quality standards.

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co. is seeking a senior warehouse operations leader to set strategic direction and drive performance in Frederick, MD.

The role oversees material flow across receiving, inventory, shipping, and internal distribution, while mentoring warehouse managers and analysts. You will partner with production for just-in-time material availability, manage budgets and CAPEX, and drive continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma and SAP/WMS governance.