Regional Logistics Project Specialist

Nidec • Suwanee, GA

11d

About The Position

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units. From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase. With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality. 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.

Requirements

• Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Industrial Engineering, specifically managing multi-site networks.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Project management and continuous improvement.
• Data analytics, KPI management, and financial oversight.
• Fluency in English & Spanish

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma or PMP (Highly preferred).

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees