Logistics & Material Management Coordinator

Wieland Electric is seeking a highly motivated Logistics and Material Management Coordinator to join our growing North American team. This role ensures an uninterrupted supply chain through effective planning, logistics coordination, and supplier management. The successful candidate will oversee freight services, inventory management, and supplier performance while optimizing supply chain processes. This role will be initially remote and transition to a hybrid working arrangement. If you have a strong background in logistics, purchasing, and supply chain management, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize statistical methods to control stock levels, including ABC analysis, Min/Max planning, and lead time management.
• Optimize inventory flow and aging inventory strategies to prevent supply disruptions.
• Oversee supply chain KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Manage freight services for shipments between Germany, Canada, and the USA via air, ocean, road, and rail.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant freight legislation and continuously improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to optimize distribution to customers in North America.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to drive cost optimization, quality assurance, and risk mitigation.
• Work cross-functionally with customer service to provide accurate lead-time communication.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain timely report cards.
• Oversee the development and implementation of systems to enhance purchasing and planning efficiency.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of records, including supplier information, payment terms, and rejection reports.
• Resolve supply discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management
• Professional Certification as a: CPSM, Certified Professional in Supply Management, CPIM, Certified in Production and Inventory Management or related certifications highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

• 3–5 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.
• Expertise in supply chain KPIs, statistical analysis, and inventory management (ABC analysis, OTD, etc.).
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and MS Office (MS 365 preferred).
• Strong time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of freight legislation and compliance.

Additional Assets:

• Fluency in German is a strong asset.
• Proven negotiation skills and experience in international supply chain management.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position based in Milwaukee, WI , initially remote, transitioning to hybrid once a local office is established.
• Travel required for initial training at North American Operations in Mississauga, Ontario and Bamburg, Germany, with 10-15% travel on average annually.

Why Join Us?

Join a growing global organization where you’ll play an important role in managing and improving the flow of materials across North America and our international supply chain. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, warehouse teams, and internal stakeholders while gaining valuable experience in inventory planning, supplier performance, freight management, and supply chain optimization.

As part of a global organization with operations in North America and Germany, this role offers meaningful international exposure, opportunities to improve processes, and the ability to make a direct impact on supply chain performance. If you’re a proactive supply chain professional who enjoys solving problems, building relationships, and finding better ways to work, we’d like to hear from you.