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.)

Logistics Planning

• 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, OSandD, 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.

Qualification:

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

Preferred Education and 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, and 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.