DHL Supply Chain is seeking an experienced Innovation Practice Leader to strengthen our Tires and Automotive sector. This role requires a principal leader with a strong background in Innovation projects, specifically in Automation and Mechanization.

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Key Responsibilities:

\n\nPrepare and deliver compelling presentations to customers during Business Reviews, Workshops, and Project Kick-off meetings.\nIdentify and explore innovation opportunities in collaboration with customers, fostering new vendor relationships and further researching recommended partners.\nDevelop a comprehensive Customer Innovation Roadmap and present innovative solutions tailored to the customer's needs and the DHL team.\nSupport customer engagement at DHL summits and community meetings.\nTravel is required for approximately 30% of the role.\n\n

Qualifications:

\n\nProven experience in Automation & Mechanization with a focus on the following areas:\n\nAutomated Guided Vehicles (AGV) / Laser Guided Vehicles (LGV)\nConveyance and Sortation Systems\nGantry Systems\nAutomated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)\nRobotics\n\n\nKnowledge and experience in Digitalization tools, including:\n\nPower BI\nArtificial Intelligence (AI)\n\n\nExpertise in other innovative areas, such as:\n\nSafety and Ergonomics\nSustainable Solutions (Electric Vehicles, Lithium-Ion technologies, etc.)\nSecurity measures\n\n\n

General Manager – Innovations

Are you an innovative thinker who can easily prioritize and communicate key points quickly?Do you want to have a direct impact on customers and the overall business strategy?Do you enjoy managing multiple projects at the same time with the responsibility to keep them on-time and on-budget?Do you feel that your skills of thinking outside the box and working across multiple teams, functions, etc. are in need of a new home?

If so, DHL Supply Chain has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

The General Manager – Innovations works to identify opportunities to leverage and incorporate existing and emerging logistics technologies into the supply chain operations. Working in conjunction with DHL operations, solution design, IT, NORAM Innovation teams, the global Digital Manufacturing team and engineering to identify & prioritize technologies and potential solutions that apply at DHL. The Logistics Innovation Manager shall report to the VP Operations.

Key Accountabilities / Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for collaborating with DHL operations, solution design, IT, NORAM Innovation teams, the global Digital Manufacturing team and engineering teams to identify new automation and innovation ideas and projects that will generate cost and labor savings opportunities for DHL and its customersSignificant contributor into the creation of the vision for innovations within our sector Work with sites in North America to collectively identify innovation needs to ensure all projects pursued have potential customers lined up for implementation Advise the business on new technologies and concepts that can create automation and savings across our customer baseDevelop and deliver business cases including company history, ideal product and site profile, benefits, opportunities, and solution fit Critical subject matter expert that assists operations management and solutions design as it relates to all implementationsCreate innovation roadmap for the sector with milestones from pilots to full implementations, including coordinating demonstrations and pilots along with documenting progress and resultsActive member of the regional innovation and global Digital Manufacturing teams Clearly communicate updates to all stakeholders, including the executive team, around our Automation and Innovation customer roadmap.Provide updates to Stakeholders including the NA Executive teamEstablish and continually develop critical working relationships with suppliers in collaboration with DHL’s Solutions Design, Innovation, and Ops Excellence teams

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or an equivalent field required10+ years of experience in operations and supply chain management, preferred 3+ years of project management experience in Logistics, preferredDemonstrated understanding of operational processes, data management and logistics modernization initiatives

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.