Logistics Innovation Manager

DHL (Supply Chain)•Westerville, OH

29d•$85,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Innovation Manager leverages strong industrial engineering expertise to identify opportunities to leverage and incorporate existing as well as emerging logistics technologies into the supply chain operations. Working in conjunction with DHL operations, solution design, IT and engineering to identify & prioritize technologies and potential solutions that apply at DHL. The Logistics Innovation Manager shall report to the Program Manager of Innovation. This role is customer-dedicated, supporting a fast-growing, strategic account with a strong appetite for automation. The Innovation Manager will play a key role in aligning technology solutions to the customer’s growth trajectory, driving the adoption of automation and advanced systems to enable scalable, high-performance operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or an equivalent field (Essential)
5+ years of experience in industrial engineering or automation required.
2+ years of project management experience in Logistics
Proficient in using AutoCAD and making layout changes, adding layers as needed
Comfortable communicating projects and their impacts to the customer
Experience building CBAs/ROI models for capital investments
Demonstrated understanding of operational processes, data management and logistics modernization initiatives
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Data analysis using excel, access, SQL, power BI
CAD for equipment layout
MOST / MTM labor modeling (desirable)
Proven organization and planning skills.
Working knowledge of defined Business Unit and Logistics industry processes, processing and material handling equipment and warehouse automation technologies.
Ability to read and understand common financial reports, legal documents, drawings, and technical writings in English.
Ability to write reports, respond to inquiries, and communicate with customers and regulatory agencies at a level consistent with presentations to customers and top level management.
Mathematics skills sufficient to perform the duties outlined above, including application of Industrial Engineering analysis (capacity, throughput, labor modeling)
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to lead and direct projects.
Strong computer skills including Word, Access, Excel, ACAD, internet access, MS Project, and e-mail
Ability to manage a team of contractors and sub-contractors, as well as lead and direct project resources in automation deployments
Excellent project management skills

Nice To Haves

MOST / MTM labor modeling

Responsibilities

Create the vision for innovations in the supply chain at DHL
Attend demonstrations and trade show events in support of opportunity identification, evaluation, and vetting of automation technologies
Draft business cases including company history, ideal product and site profile, benefits, opportunities and solution fit, and ROI driven by Industrial Engineering analysis
Create innovation roadmap for the sector with milestones from pilots to full implementations
Plan and coordinate demonstrations and pilots and document progress and results
Apply Industrial Engineering principles (time studies, capacity analysis, process flow) to identify, vet, and deploy warehouse automation solutions
Assess capability of innovations, including operational fit, scalability, and performance impact
Hold regular team meetings
Provide updates to Stakeholders including the NA Executive team
Establish working relationships with vendors
Function as a subject matter expect in warehouse automation
Manage the identification and implementation of technology with solutions design, IT, operations and potential vendors
Responsible for the identification off new technologies and innovations that will generate cost savings opportunities for DHL and its customers