Director, Warehousing

Director, Warehousing

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Director, Warehousing is responsible for developing and executing Mitsubishi Power Americas' enterprise warehousing strategy across company-managed facilities and third-party logistics providers. This senior leadership role oversees warehouse operations supporting manufacturing, new unit projects, Power Generation Services, aftermarket parts, and inventory management across North America. The Director establishes standardized processes, strengthens inventory accuracy and working capital performance, improves warehouse network capacity and utilization, and leads digital, operational excellence, and talent-development initiatives. The position partners closely with Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Transportation, Planning, Finance, IT, Engineering, Quality, and executive leadership to deliver safe, scalable, and high-performing warehousing capabilities. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise warehousing strategy across company-operated facilities and third-party logistics providers in alignment with long-term business objectives. 
• Provide strategic leadership and governance for multi-site warehouse operations supporting manufacturing, new unit projects, PGS, aftermarket parts, and inventory management. 
• Establish standardized operating procedures, work instructions, controls, tools, and best practices that improve consistency, scalability, safety, and execution discipline. 
• Develop warehouse network, capacity, facility-utilization, layout, storage, and expansion strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency. 
• Lead warehouse sourcing, Statements of Work, contract negotiations, commercial reviews, and strategic relationships with third-party logistics providers. 
• Establish supplier governance, service-level expectations, scorecards, and accountability for safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, financial performance, and contractual compliance. 
• Develop enterprise inventory governance and control practices that improve inventory accuracy, visibility, financial integrity, and working capital performance. 
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation, audit readiness, and corrective actions across warehouse operations. 
• Drive reduction of excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory while improving inventory turns, storage utilization, and overall inventory health. 
• Own warehouse business processes within SAP S/4HANA and Extended Warehouse Management, partnering with IT on automation, digitalization, integration, and technology roadmaps. 
• Champion Lean, 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve material flow, productivity, labor utilization, quality, safety, and service. 
• Define enterprise warehouse KPIs, scorecards, analytics, dashboards, and executive reporting that drive accountability and data-based decision-making. 
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, warehouse investment strategy, and cost-reduction initiatives while balancing service and total landed cost. 
• Build and develop a high-performing warehousing organization through workforce planning, succession planning, coaching, talent development, and performance management. 
• Partner cross-functionally to improve end-to-end supply chain execution and ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field required; MBA preferred. 
• Minimum twelve (12) years of progressive supply chain, warehousing, or logistics leadership experience, including responsibility for multi-site warehouse operations and enterprise strategy. 
• Demonstrated experience leading leaders and managing geographically dispersed warehouse operations. 
• Extensive experience supporting manufacturing, service operations, project logistics, aftermarket parts, or complex industrial environments. 
• Strong expertise in inventory governance, cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliation, obsolete inventory reduction, inventory optimization, and financial inventory controls. 
• Proven success developing warehouse strategies, standardizing enterprise processes, improving capacity and layouts, and delivering measurable operational results. 
• Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA and SAP Extended Warehouse Management; system implementation, optimization, or governance experience strongly preferred. 
• Demonstrated success leading Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, operational excellence, warehouse optimization, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives. 
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including operating budgets, capital planning, business cases, investment strategy, contract negotiations, and cost reduction. 
• Proven experience selecting, negotiating with, governing, and managing third-party logistics providers through contracts, KPIs, service-level agreements, and performance reviews. 
• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership and cross-functional teams. 
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, warehouse analytics, reporting tools, SAP S/4HANA, SAP EWM, and related supply chain technologies. 
• Ability to travel 20–30% and meet physical requirements including standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally in moderate-to-loud environments. 

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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