Logistics Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Lead, Logistics

Reports to : Logistics Manager

Location : DMG MORI Manufacturing USA, Inc.

Hours : Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00pm

Classification : Exempt

Travel : 0 - 10%

  This position has access to equipment and/or technology that is subject to U.S. export control restrictions. Hiring by DMG MORI must be made in compliance with applicable regulations.

The Logistics Lead is responsible for coordinating daily logistics operations to support manufacturing, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure on-time customer deliveries. This role provides day-to-day leadership and guidance to warehouse personnel while ensuring efficient material flow, accurate ERP/MRP transactions, and timely execution of receiving, kitting, inventory control, material movement, and shipping activities. The Logistics Lead works closely with Production, Production Management, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to support operational efficiency, drive continuous improvement, promote safety and 5S practices, and contribute to overall customer satisfaction.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Responsibilities include up to and not limited to:

· Coordinate daily logistics activities to support production schedules and customer delivery requirements.

· Assign, prioritize, and support daily work activities for receiving, kitting, material movement, shipping, and inventory control using the production management system.

· Ensure accurate inventory records and timely ERP/MRP transactions related to material movement, receiving, issuing, and shipping.

· Investigate inventory discrepancies, perform cycle counts, and support inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.

· Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments with internal teams, external suppliers, customers, and transportation providers.

· Train, mentor, and support logistics personnel while promoting safety, teamwork, accountability, and 5S standards.

· Monitor daily workflow and address operational issues to minimize delays and support production continuity.

· Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, improve material flow, and enhance inventory accuracy.

· Track logistics-related KPIs and support continuous improvement initiatives to improve overall warehouse and logistics performance.

· Develop reporting and analysis tools for and complete audits of data accuracy.

- KPIs for this role include: Inventory Accuracy, On-Time Material Delivery, Production On-Time Shipment Performance, Receiving Productivity Kitting Accuracy, ERP/MRP Transaction Accuracy, Cycle Count Accuracy, Warehouse Safety & 5S Compliance, Team Productivity, Continuous Improvement Results

Minimum Requirements:

- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related field, or equivalent experience

- 3–5 years of logistics, warehouse, or manufacturing experience. 

- Experience leading daily warehouse operations and coordinating teams

- Strong ERP/MRP, inventory control, and Microsoft Excel skills.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

- Adaptable to a changing work environment including shifting priorities and schedules

Work Environment : 

Exposure to manufacturing/machining environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery. General warehouse & office environment experienced.

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Travel, operating a vehicle, sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, and reaching. Pushing, pulling, and lifting objects. Repetitive foot, leg, hand, arm, shoulder, and torso movements.

Periodic: Operating power equipment, sitting at desk, utilizing computers and phones.

Occasional: Lifting or moving up to 50lbs.