Regional Logistics Project Specialist

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Job Summary

Job Description

As the Regional Logistics Project Specialist, you will serve as the strategic integrator between manufacturing output and customer fulfillment operations. Your primary objective is to optimize the end-to-end flow of goods across our North American distribution network, strategically balancing operational cost efficiencies with premium service-level benchmarks. This role requires a dual approach: designing high-level supply chain architecture while ensuring the seamless execution of "boots-on-the-ground" project management.

Being present in facilities across North America is key to delivering all the aspects of this position. Knowing from Canada, East to West of US and Mexico is mandatory to understand each particularity of the business and address the solutions accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Project Management: Lead and support continuous improvement projects focused on warehouse process optimization, such as implementing new WMS features, layout redesigns, or automated sorting systems.

• Cost vs. Service Balancing: Support the development and execute strategies to reduce freight and holding costs without dipping below 98% on-time delivery (OTD).

• Carrier & Provider Management: Support the Outbound Freight team to negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) with 3PLs and freight forwarders that align with regional project goals.

• KPI Management: Maintain a regional dashboard tracking Total Landed Cost, Warehouse Utilization, Order Cycle Time, and all related KPIs in 3PLs and Outbound Management.

• Financial Oversight: Support the Logistics Cost Specialist in managing the regional logistics budget, identifying variances, and proposing corrective actions for cost overruns.

• Metric Optimization: Reduce logistics cost as a percentage of sales by 5% annually and increase inventory turnover by 15% via better flow coordination.

• Supply Chain Flow: Reduce inbound lead time variability from international suppliers.

DIMENSIONS This role manages flow and optimizes operations across 12 North American warehouse nodes. It requires evaluating trade-offs to minimize operational costs while maximizing service levels. You will have the autonomy to reshape how the company serves the North American market and the visibility to design a more resilient and cost-effective ecosystem.

IMPACT AND INFLUENCE The position requires interacting with and influencing warehouse managers and factory leaders who may have competing priorities. It also provides the visibility to influence executive-level logistics strategy.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS / CLIENTS

• Outbound Freight Team.

• Logistics Cost Specialist.

• Warehouse Managers.

• Factory Leaders.

• 3PLs and Freight Forwarders.

• International Suppliers.

Additional Job Details

Professional - P1

Organizational Impact
* Works to achieve operational, functional, and/or business targets within job area with indirect impact on departmental or job family results
* Entry-level professional; follows standard processes and works under close supervision
* Work is defined by others within smaller, less complex projects/assignments and generally more limited in scope
Communication & Influence
* Communicates with contacts typically within the team on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring some explanation or interpretation in order to reach agreement
Innovation & Complexity
* May be responsible for contributing to recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness within job area
* Problems are routine, but may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures
Leadership & Talent Management
* N/A - Jobs at this level are focused on self-development
Knowledge & Experience
* Requires broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education; may have limited to no experience

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
Nidec is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

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No Soliciting

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