Warehouse & Material Providing Project Leader

Eaton's new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, was completed in November 2023. The 16,500 m² site houses research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof, which will create plenty of additional jobs. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers. Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E What you’ll do: We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Warehouse & Material Providing Project Leader / Specialist to support the rapid growth of our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead the transformation and optimization of our warehouse and material supply processes, including the outsourcing of warehouse operations. You will ensure efficient material flow to production, scalability of logistics operations, and seamless collaboration with internal stakeholders and external logistics partners. Warehouse Strategy & Outsourcing * Lead the outsourcing of warehouse operations to external logistics providers (3PLs/4PLs) * Define and implement the warehouse strategy to support business growth and scalability * Select, onboard, and manage external warehouse partners * Ensure smooth transition of operations from in-house to outsourced setups Material Flow & Production Supply * Optimize material providing processes to ensure timely and accurate delivery to production lines * Design and implement efficient inbound, storage, picking, and line-feeding concepts * Ensure alignment between warehouse operations and production planning Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement * Analyze current logistics and warehouse processes and implement improvements * Drive Lean, automation, and digitalization initiatives within warehouse and material flow * Standardize processes across sites to improve efficiency and scalability Project Leadership * Lead cross-functional projects related to warehouse optimization, outsourcing, and material flow improvements * Manage project timelines, risks, budgets, and deliverables * Coordinate with operations, supply chain, procurement, IT, and external partners Performance & KPI Management * Define and track KPIs (e.g., delivery reliability, inventory accuracy, lead times, costs) * Monitor performance of external warehouse providers and drive improvements * Ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are met or exceeded Systems & Integration * Ensure proper system support for warehouse and material flow processes (e.g., WMS, SAP) * Support integration between warehouse systems and production/supply chain systems * Drive data accuracy and transparency across systems