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Southfield, MI | United States

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Job description

Join our dynamic team in Southfield, MI, where we thrive on fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. We're a key player in the automotive manufacturing sector, recognized for our commitment to excellence and employee appreciation. If you're ready to be part of a world-class supply chain, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Why Work With Us:
We take pride in our high employee retention rate, driven by a culture that values expertise, knowledge, and the contributions of each team member. As a Logistics Planner, you'll be at the forefront of projects shaping the future of our supply chain, gaining exposure to broad opportunities within our organization.

Job Description:

Are you a seasoned Logistics professional looking to make a significant impact? Join our Logistics Planning team in a hybrid role that allows occasional remote work, providing the perfect balance of flexibility and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate daily with client plant materials analysts, logistics operations/procurement, carriers, and suppliers to identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities in inbound logistics.
Utilize data analysis skills and established systems/processes to support plant materials analysts in maintaining part-level container data.
Support logistics network optimization activities, including plant-specific requirements, operational feasibility reviews, and implementation support.
Design and manage plant logistics costs to budget; analyze data to identify non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are identified and implemented.
Analyze cross dock material flow, facility utilization, common intra-regional process application, and transportation route utilization.
Travel required approximately 20% (U.S, Mexico, Canada).
Job Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; Logistics, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or Industrial Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
5-8 years' experience in lean logistics responsibility in a JIT environment.
Proven ability to follow up, bring projects to completion, and meet deadlines.
Experience and knowledge with Lean Material Flow.
Excellent communication skills for teaching, monitoring, and reporting logistics activities.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in data mining from various FBAP and TMS systems.
Working knowledge of supplier ordering, logistics, and material scheduling.
Working knowledge of supply chain modeling, simulation, and software systems.
Bilingual in Spanish (both oral and written) preferred.
Experience in international logistics and material management responsibility is a plus.
About the Location:
Located in Southfield, MI, our company is a leader in automotive inbound logistics. We specialize in providing the right people, processes, and technology to ensure optimized material flow for our global clientele, including OEMs, Tier suppliers, and 3PLs.

Ready to be part of a team that's driving innovation in supply chain solutions? Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 59,000.00 Per Year

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