Logistics Leader

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Woodward supports our members’ wellbeing and regularlybenchmarks withother companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will bedeterminedby the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Woodward’s Aerospace Division isseeking a Logistics Leaderin our Loves Park, Illinois campusto lead supply chain operations and improve efficiency across procurement, manufacturing,logistics, and distribution. This role develops and implements supply chain strategies, monitors performance, manages vendor relationships, and partners with cross-functional teams to support business goals.

Estimated annual base pay: $105,000-$140,000

All members included inannualcash bonus opportunity.

• 401(k) match (4.5%)

• Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

• Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

• 12 paid holidays

• Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insuranceupon date of hire

• Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

• Paid parental leave.

• Adoption Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

• Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

• Member referral bonus

• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

• Voluntary benefits, including:

• Home / Auto Insurance discounts

• Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

• Supply Chain Strategy Development:
  Develop and implement effective supply chain strategies tailored to the specific needs of the business segment tooptimizeefficiency and reduce costs.

• Operational Management:
  Oversee daily supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between procurement, manufacturing,logistics, and distribution to meet business objectives.

• Performance Monitoring and Improvement:
  Analyze supply chain performance metrics,identify areas for improvement, and implement initiatives to enhance productivity and effectiveness.

• Vendor and Partner Relationship Management:
  Cultivate andmaintainstrong relationships with suppliers, vendors, andlogisticspartners to ensure reliable supply and high service standards.

• Cross Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with other departments such as sales, marketing, finance, and product development to align supply chain activities with overall business goals and drive integrated solutions.

• Strategic Planning:
  Develops and implements comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with the business segment’sobjectivesand drive overall performance.

• Supply Chain Optimization:
  Analyzes and enhances supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensuretimelydelivery of products and services.

• Leadership and Team Management:
  Leads, motivates, and manages the supply chain team, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring team members achieve their professional goals.

• Analytical and Problem Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Utilizes data driven approaches toidentifyissues within the supply chain and develops effective solutions to address them.

• Financial Acumen:
  Manages budgets, forecasts financial performance, and ensures cost effective operations within the supply chain.

• Communication and Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Facilitatesclear and effective communication across all levels of the organization and with external partners, ensuring alignment and collaboration.

• Vendor and Stakeholder Management:
  Builds andmaintainsstrong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other…