What you'll do:
- Develop and define global logistics strategies, aligning it with the overall business objectives and growth plans.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of market conditions, industry trends, new regulations, and developing technologies.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and senior management across the factories and network, to align logistics priorities with the company's strategy and goals.
- Drive process design and improvements using best practices, documenting and implementing standardized processes to enhance logistics operations.
- Execute logistics strategies consistent with the company values, positively influencing cross-functional teams to support initiatives.
- Work with global compliance teams to align logistics strategy with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and other relevant laws governing logistics operations.
- Take ownership of monitoring and optimizing the overall logistics spend for third party logistics, carriers and software solutions, identifying cost-saving opportunities and driving operational efficiency.
- Develops and manages preferred supplier relationships and performance, defining strategies to generate and negotiate savings.
- Monitor the quality of supplier performance and find alternate sources for those that are not performing within Protolabs requirements, providing strategic recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Analyze data and metrics to measure logistics performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive data-driven decision-making.
- Validate and approve Purchase Orders and/or Invoices as required based on value and criticality.
- Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
- Adhere to all company policies and operational procedures.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
What it takes:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Logistics, Procurement, Operations or Production Planning.
- Experience working in a global, multicultural environment.
- Ability to analyze data and metrics to inform strategic decisions
- Strong understanding of Logistics in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of Continuous Improvement/Problem Solving methodologies.
- Ability to quickly develop trust through stakeholder discussions, site level actions and interactions.
- Positively influence others cross-functionally, demonstrating confidence and fostering teamwork.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
- Communicate objectives and procedures clearly, exhibiting the ability to think analytically, manage multiple tasks with a sense of urgency and drive results.
- Strong project management and planning skills, ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, attention to detail and follow thorough.
- Demonstrated customer service skills.
Bonus points for:
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced industry.
- Experience using Microsoft AX/D365, X-Carrier shipping platform, or similar software programs.
- Advanced degree or certifications in related fields.
What you'll get
- We offer a competitive salary and annual bonus opportunity
- In addition, we offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
- Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
- Dental and Vision
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid caregiver leave
- You will receive PTO, Wellness Hours, Volunteer Hours, and Holiday Pay
- 401k with company match and immediate vest
- Employee Stock Purchase Program at a 15% discounted rate
- Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
- And More!
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What We Do
Protolabs is the world's fastest digital manufacturing source for rapid prototyping and on-demand production. The technology-enabled company produces custom parts and assemblies in as fast as 1 day with automated 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and injection molding processes. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables accelerated time to market, reduces development and production costs, and minimizes risk throughout the product life cycle. 3D Printing Our 3D printing service offers a wide selection of materials and technologies to create prototypes and end-use parts with complex geometries and detailed features. With tight process controls, careful design reviews, and extensive quality monitoring, we ensure precise and repeatable 3D-printed parts, every time. CNC Machining We use 3- and 5-axis milling along with turning to machine parts from commercial-grade plastics and metals. Our online quoting system and automated manufacturing process enable us to ship parts within 24 hours, helping customers accelerate development and reduce time to market. Sheet Metal Fabrication Protolabs is an industry leader in quick-turn sheet metal parts for both prototyping and low-volume production. Our digital approach to manufacturing enables us to fabricate sheet metal parts in as fast as 5 days. Additionally, we can support our customers’ development efforts with component assemblies, several finish options, and screen printing. Injection Molding Our injection molding service offers two options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—which provide customers a tooling solution that aligns with their project’s requirements. It’s used for quick-turn prototyping, bridge tooling, and low-volume production of up to 10,000+ parts in 15 days or less.
