Head of Integrated Supply Chain and Logistics Management | Manager

Description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Working at GEA Group has significant benefits: - Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day - Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore - Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster - Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset - Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits - Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance - Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

About GEA

• GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA’s success – come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.

• Why join GEA

• GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

Your profile and qualifications

• 4-year degree in supply chain is preferred.

• 10+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, logistics, or integrated supply chain roles.

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive supply chain management experience, including material planning, inventory management, logistics, supplier coordination, and cross-functional operations support.

• Demonstrated success managing multi‑site operations.

• Proven ability to lead supply chain transformation, S&OP readiness, warehouse and transportation standardization, process improvement, and KPI-based performance management across multiple sites.

• Strong background in Lean, process standardization, and operational excellence.

• Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems, SAP master data discipline, inventory transactions, supply planning processes, and reporting tools such as Power BI or equivalent business intelligence platforms.

• Experience with international shipping, import/export documentation, customs compliance, transportation cost optimization, and carrier management preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional influence skills.

Your responsibilities and tasks

• Provide executive oversight of warehouse operations across multiple sites, including receiving, shipping, inventory control, logistics, POD, small parts, site maintenance, and material handling.

• Ensure consistent execution of safety, quality, accuracy, and productivity standards across all locations.

• Build a strong operational culture focused on performance, accountability, and engagement.

• Ability to travel 10%-15% of the time.

• Lead network‑level logistics performance, including inbound/outbound scheduling, transportation planning, and coordination across all sites.

• Resolve transportation delays and support import/export activity across the region.

• Drive Quarterly RFQs and support cost‑effective carrier management.

• Ensure transportation, customs, and trade compliance requirements are integrated into logistics execution, including import/export documentation, carrier performance, and shipment exception management.

• Oversee facility readiness, security, and infrastructure across all warehouse locations.

• Manage material handling equipment strategies, fleet utilization, and capital planning.

• Partner with Procurement, Production, Quality, and Planning to streamline material flow and operational readiness.

• Enhance supply chain visibility, improve lead times, strengthen S&OP readiness, and translate demand and supply plans into executable inventory, logistics, and material flow actions across the network.

• Strengthen inbound/outbound processes and support SAP optimization initiatives.

• Drive supply chain analytics, dashboards, and KPI reporting for service, inventory turns, freight cost, OTIF, cycle count accuracy, supplier performance, and process bottlenecks.

• Partner with Procurement and Planning to manage supplier lead times, replenishment strategies, safety stock levels, supply constraints, and escalation paths that support on-time production and customer fulfillment.

• Lead inventory accuracy initiatives across all warehouses, including cycle counting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement of inventory processes.

• Drive root‑cause analysis for systemic inventory issues impacting operations or customer fulfillment.

• Lead Lean initiatives and standardized work across all warehouse sites to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and harmonize processes.

• Develop and implement best practices for layout design, labor efficiency, material flow, and transportation performance.

• Champion cross‑site improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, accuracy, and cost reduction.

• Direct hiring, development, and performance management for warehouse, logistics, and supply chain teams.

• Build leadership capabilities within the network and ensure teams are structured for scalability and growth.

• Support succession planning and capability development for evolving supply chain needs.