SCM Design and Warehousing Expert Americas Region

Your Tasks

• Develop and implement standardized warehouse and logistics concepts across the Americas region.
• Align regional logistics strategies with global SCM and corporate objectives.
• Define best practices for warehouse design, layout, and material flow optimization.
• Lead network optimization initiatives (distribution footprint, transport flows, inventory pos.
• Design warehouse layouts including storage systems, automation solutions, and picking strategies.
• Optimize space utilization, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Support new warehouse setups, expansions, and consolidations.
• Analyze and improve inbound, internal, and outbound logistics processes.
• Standardize logistics processes across plants and distribution centers.
• Define KPIs and performance measurement systems for logistics operations.
• Lead and support regional logistics and warehouse projects (greenfield and brownfield).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (operations, IT, procurement, engineering).
• Act as subject matter expert in system implementations (e.g., WMS, automation solutions).
• Evaluate and implement new technologies (automation, robotics, digitalization, WMS).
• Support digital transformation in logistics (data analytics, simulation tools, digital twins).
• Drive standardization of IT systems related to warehouse and logistics operations.

Your Profile

• Bachelor Degree, APICS Certification
• +7 years experience in supply chain / WH/ automotive industry
• Excellent English and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of warehouse design principles and material handling systems.
• Experience with WMS, ERP systems (SAP preferred), and logistics IT tools.
• Proficiency in simulation and layout tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Any Logic, or similar).
• Data analysis skills (Excel advanced, Power BI, or similar tools).
• Understanding of automation technologies (AGVs, AS/RS, robotics).

Be part of our ZF Lifetec team as SCM Design and Warehousing Expert Americas Region and apply now!

Contact

Barbara Campa Fernandez

Barbara.Campa@zf-lifetec.com