Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from ZEISS Group
Job overview
The Sr Supervisor, Logistics at ZEISS Group leads the logistics team to ensure accurate inventory movements and customer satisfaction, playing a key role in supply chain operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing receiving, kitting, and shipping teams to ensure timely and accurate inventory handling, developing process improvements, implementing cycle and physical inventory counts, leading root cause analyses for discrepancies, and supporting 5S methodologies for efficiency.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers medical, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, employee assistance programs, vacation and sick pay, and other benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in supply chain or related fields, 5+ years of logistics management experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with ERP/WMS systems, regulated industry exposure, and strong organizational and communication skills; Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred.
Career development
ZEISS offers professional growth opportunities within a dynamic global technology company committed to innovation and excellence.
Work environment and culture
ZEISS values innovation, diversity, and equal opportunity, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Company information
ZEISS Group is a global technology leader with over 177 years of history, 42,000 employees worldwide, and diverse portfolios in industrial quality, medical technology, consumer markets, and semiconductor manufacturing.
Team overview
The candidate will lead the logistics team including receiving, kitting, material handling, shipping, and inventory control leads, collaborating cross-functionally with multiple departments.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Chesterfield, with no specific remote work or travel details provided.
Unique job features
The role includes unique responsibilities such as leading inventory accuracy initiatives, implementing new tools for efficiency, and acting as primary contact for inventory audits.
Company overview
Zeiss Group is a leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. They generate revenue through the development, manufacturing, and sale of precision lenses, optical systems, and industrial measurement and medical technology solutions. Founded in 1846 by Carl Zeiss in Jena, Germany, the company has a rich history of innovation, including contributions to microscopy, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical technology. Zeiss is renowned for its high-quality products and commitment to advancing science and technology.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in logistics management, emphasizing experience in directing teams responsible for inventory accuracy, receiving, kitting, shipping, and inventory control, as these are core responsibilities at ZEISS Group.
Emphasize your proficiency with ERP or WMS systems like SAP or Oracle, experience in regulated industries, and exposure to Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to align with the job's technical and process improvement focus.
Apply through multiple platforms including ZEISS Group's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize visibility and increase your chances of landing an interview.
Connect on LinkedIn with current ZEISS logistics or supply chain team members; initiate conversations by referencing ZEISS's long history of innovation or asking about their experience implementing Lean practices in logistics.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'inventory accuracy,' 'ERP systems,' 'Lean methodologies,' 'cycle count process,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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