Specialist, Production Control & Logistics (Logistics Planning)

Overview:

The Logistics Planning Specialist is responsible for establishing and administrating the Logistics Working group. Supports the Logistics Team by managing all areas of the Inbound/ln-house logistics (transportation, packaging, logistics cost system), hourly staff in the plant, and cost reduction.

Responsibilities:

(To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.)

• Establishes Logistics plans for all areas of the plant-wide logistics procedure, including multiple activities.
• Develop logistics layout (area, stock level, location, logistics flow, feeding method, dock)
• Support to design logistics equipment (Rack, High-rack, unique rack, cart, in-house package, and dolly)
• Managing suppliers' packages (Approval process, Request maintenance, Management of return package)
• Assure that all of the work is performed by a procedure including Loading/unloading, Package waste, OS&D, feeding foolproof, and count inspection.
• Analyze person-hours and input equipment for the logistics plan.
• Develops ongoing strategic analyses across supply chain activities and sets up a contingency plan. Manage and monitor metrics for Monthly, and weekly logistics reports (stock level, logistic cost, downtime, shortage)
• Communication with suppliers about logistics matters (condition, claim, cooperation, etc.)
• Analyze scheduled delivery for window time plan vs. actual arrival time.
• Identify cost and productivity opportunities and manage implementations.
• Check stock level regularly and analyze plan vs. actual data: Cycle counting.
• Maintain stock level accuracy SAP vs. accurate data (location, Parts, Quantity, FIFO date)
• Make sure there are sufficient pans stock levels in the warehouse to feed the production lines.
• Ensures all inventory hold locations are appropriately allocated and visually identified (label, location)
• Audits incoming material by MOBIS procedures for the quantity of material
• Maintain all Logistics equipment and audits such as Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) and Yard Dogs
• Meet all other requirements as assigned.

Qualifications:

(The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and ability required and preferred for this position.)

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry-specific experience required.
• Bachelor's degree - Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering/Logistics/SuppIy Chain Management
• 0 to 3 years of experience in Just in Sequence in the Automotive industry preferred.
• Experienced in the automotive industry - Plant start-up desired.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Desired CAD (Computer Aided Design) program experience

Working Conditions:

• Overtime as needed.
• Occasional travel as needed.