Service Distribution Center Manager

Join Hitachi Energy as the Service Distribution Center Manager, where you will lead the planning, organization, and operations of our new distribution center in Pennsylvania. This pivotal role oversees all distribution functions – including order processing, picking, kitting, packaging, shipping, receiving, inventory management, and cycle counting as well as ensuring the facility meets all operational and compliance requirements to operate.

You'll partner with the operating unit to ensure timely delivery of materials, using modern processes to manage inventory, and optimize operations through data and analytics.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new facility from the ground up and make a lasting impact in a leading global company.

- Maintain a Safety-First culture and attitude.

- Lead the setup and implementation of the new warehouse facility, including layout design and operational structure aligned with the Service business strategy.

- Execute the transition strategy ensuring product availability to customers and shop operations, minimizing operational disruption.

- Manage and develop a team of material handlers and fulfilment staff.

- Maintain warehouse organization using 5S principals and daily management practices.

- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions for own area of responsibility

- Collaborate with Quality team on incoming and final inspections.

- Support and evolve the warehousing strategy for the Service operating unit in the US.

- Utilize modern inventory management practices including cycle counts and physical inventory.

- Balance workloads to achieve production and delivery targets for each shift.

- Leverage data, analytics and software tools to optimize warehouse workflows and track performance metrics.

- Ensure the availability of facility equipment, tools, and materials for efficient warehousing operations.

- Oversee and ensure comprehensive training of staff in all operational and safety protocols.

- Identify and propose automation opportunities to enhance warehouse efficiency.

- Ensure full compliance with OSHA and other regulations, policies, and safety procedures as well as internal procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

- 5+ years of experience in warehouse or distribution center management.

- Strong knowledge of distribution center functions and processes.

- Proficiency in SAP S4 Hana for inventory / warehouse management, preferably in EWM module.

- Proven leadership experience managing direct teams

- Excellent organization and analytical skills

- Experience in facility management is preferable.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

- Previous background in implementing new warehouse operation

More About Us

- Hitachi Energy is committed to innovation and sustainability, offering a dynamic work environment.

- We provide opportunities for growth and development, empowering our employees to excel.

- Join a global leader in energy solutions and be part of a team that makes a difference.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.