Logistics Manager I (m/f/d)

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

What Will You Experience In This Position

In this position, you will get to:

• Lead and align the team and logistics resources to achieve the agreed key financial goals established in the yearly AOP plan for both Distribution and Freight.
• Responsible for achieving the main objectives related to deliveries, warehousing and transportation.
• Lead the warehouse team (shift planning, onboarding, training, performance management) and ensure safe operations, 5S, and disciplined standard work.
• Manage day-to-day execution with transportation partners (capacity, pickup performance, issue escalation), building strong supplier relationships and ensuring smooth outbound flow.
• Drive daily operational control through KPI management (safety, quality, delivery, cost), identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Own warehouse productivity and labor planning; set targets, standardize work, and track performance to improve throughput and cost per unit.
• Ensure service level, OTIF, and customer commitments are met; lead daily/weekly performance reviews and continuous improvement action plans.
• Own logistics and warehousing cost control (freight, handling, labor) against AOP; partner with Finance on forecasting inputs and explain key variances.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Operations, and Finance Teams to ensure that all import/export activities align with company processes and initiatives.
• Manage import, export, or breakbulk transactions and applicable administrative EU and foreign government programs to ensure all paperwork is processed efficiently and in a timely manner and meets all compliance requirements.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to the company’s transportation policies and practices.
• Support the deployment, implementation, and maintenance of Transportation/Warehouse Management Systems (TMS/WMS) to promote supply chain optimization.

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Several years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations, including team leadership
• Proven ability to manage warehouse teams and drive operational performance
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and FIFO principles
• Experience working in automated warehouse environments using barcode scanning systems
• Experience applying Lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational data and implement improvements
• Experience working with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and/or Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent German and English