Strategic Warehouse Operations Manager

Rohde & Schwarz; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz in the United States is seeking a senior warehouse operations leader to set strategic direction and operating models for warehouse activities. You will lead Managers, Supervisors and Analysts, ensuring efficient material flow from receiving to internal distribution while collaborating with production to maintain just-in-time material availability.

You will drive KPI programs, budget management, and continuous improvement through SAP/WMS oversight and Lean Six Sigma initiatives,

Qualifications

• Establish strategic direction 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 capex plans.
• 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 with ISO 9001- and AS 9100-certified quality systems and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. safety regulations and Rohde & Schwarz standards.

Responsibilities

• Establish the 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, etc.
• Manage the warehouse operating budget, optimize labor allocation, and develop capital expenditure plans for equipment, systems, facilities, and other resources.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

KPI management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management Systems

ISO 9001/AS 9100 knowledge

Job description

Rohde & Schwarz in the United States is seeking a senior warehouse operations leader to set strategic direction and operating models for warehouse activities. You will lead Managers, Supervisors and Analysts, ensuring efficient material flow from receiving to internal distribution while collaborating with production to maintain just-in-time material availability.

You will drive KPI programs, budget management, and continuous improvement through SAP/WMS oversight and Lean Six Sigma initiatives,