Company Description

Job Description

Primary Function:

Provide functional expertise in warehouse operations in support of our finished goods distribution for Global Logistics. Design and deploy market leading warehouse operations in our internally operated distribution center and with our 3PL warehouse providers. This includes set up of SAP WMS processes, warehouse layout analysis and process development to drive warehousing labor efficiency, improve operational metrics and drive out non-value-added cost. This role will lead the development and deployment of operational metrics that drive the right behaviors from our team members. This role will also work with our COE team to establish a formal continuous improvement program in operations using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Resolves bottlenecks and other operational problems that prevent a timely and efficient handling of inbound and/or outbound orders (e.g. purchase order receipts and fulfillment of interplant stock transport orders).
• Conducts analysis as required to investigate and determine root cause of compliance, quality or other performance failures and implements corrective actions. 
• Actively benchmarks and leverages lean oriented tools such 5S and Six Sigma to eliminate waste and help error proof transitional work. 
• Lead formal CI program and provide cross logistics training in Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. 
• Leads implementation of projects that meet operational improvement goals and objectives (e.g., throughput, transaction accuracy, process controls, ergonomic, layout and other process improvement initiatives).
• Owns management of workforce capacity and material space requirements planning processes. Responsible for developing 1–3-year operating models for the warehouse and inventory control functions.
• Management of operations and resourcing necessary to support satellite warehouse locations. 
• Develop and deploy key operational performance metrics, which are utilized to hold employees accountable for all day-to-day activities.
• Develop operations team knowledge of warehouse operations, continuous improvement, and WMS applications
• Apply analytical skills to identify and employ strategies to optimize warehousing, pick, pack & ship process, and meet shipment deadlines
• Ability to lead moderate to large cultural and behavioral change management initiatives successfully

Qualifications

Skill/Job Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of people management experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience working in a warehouse environment
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and supervise operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess strong organizational skills to meet deadlines, assist staff in prioritizing work and handle multiple projects.
• Must be able to apply sound judgment and decision-making skills in dealing with a variety of routine issues. 
• Experienced with organizing unstructured data to support proposals or operational plans. 
• Ability to handle conflict well and give positive and negative feedback along with managing performance issues.
• Experience in leveraging lean process tools such as Six Sigma and 5S
• APICS CPIM and/or CSCP certification
• Skilled in MS Office suite, WMS, Access and/or SQL database experience.
• Agile and SAP knowledge preferred
• Maintain status as a certified forklift operator (training and certification process provided by ISI)

Location Preferences: Open to Phoenix, AZ

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target salary ranges are listed.