Sr. Warehouse Manager_ME

Company Description

Do you want beneficial technologies being shaped by your ideas? Whether in the areas of mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology or energy and building technology - with us, you will have the chance to improve quality of life all across the globe. Welcome to Bosch.

Job Description

Warehouse & Operations Management (Approx. 50%)

• Lead, mentor, and develop the warehouse management team and hourly associates, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Oversee all daily warehouse operations to ensure KPIs for productivity, quality, and service levels are consistently met or exceeded (e.g., on-time shipping, order accuracy, inventory accuracy).

• Develop and manage the annual warehouse operating budget, controlling costs and driving efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with all legal, environmental, and safety regulations (e.g., OSHA).

• Manage inventory control processes, including cycle counting and physical inventories, to ensure high accuracy in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).

• Utilize data and analytics to identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.

• Collaborate with other departments, including transportation, procurement, and customer service, to ensure seamless end-to-end logistics.

Automation Project Leadership (Approx. 50%)

• Develop and execute a multi-year automation strategy and roadmap for the distribution center.

• Lead the entire lifecycle of automation projects, from initial concept and business case development to vendor selection, implementation, testing, and go-live.

• Conduct research and stay current on emerging warehouse automation technologies, including Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), goods-to-person systems, robotic picking, and advanced sortation.

• Prepare detailed ROI analyses and present compelling business cases to senior leadership to secure project funding and approval.

• Act as the primary point of contact for automation vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders (IT, Engineering, Finance).

• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to ensure successful and on-time project delivery.

• Lead change management efforts, including developing training programs and communication plans to ensure smooth adoption of new technologies and processes by the warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in progressive experience in warehouse, distribution, or fulfillment center management.

• Leadership role with direct responsibility for managing teams and operational budgets.

• Strong project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate at all levels of the organization.