Logistics Quality Specialist II

Job Description

As Logistics Quality Specialist II you will provide onsite Supplier Logistics production support to assure the supplier’s logistical line side delivery performance in series by using efficient problem solving processes.

This role is located with our client in the Greer, SC area.

Travel – up to 75%

Responsibilities

Guaranties supplier launch and series capability by completing logistical qualification activities in the PEP (Product Development Process).
Represents and maintains professional relationships with Suppliers especially in high stress situations.
Establishes working networks with peers and Management to ensure assignment effectiveness.
Provides transparency via assigning measures to Suppliers, by maintaining a list of open points and creating PowerPoint presentations.
Organizes effective meetings, provides directions, and follow through to ensure measures are met.
In the event of an emergency situation, may be required to assume the Supplier Logistics tasks: Logistics Planning, Production Planning, Material Control, Inventory Analyst, Logistics Manager or any other Logistics’ task as delegated by the Section Manager, Supply Chain Quality/Planning.
Self-directed to carry out assigned project responsibilities and meet all deliverables within the designated deadlines.
Represents client in high stress production critical situations Examples:

– Supplier caused production to stop at client,

– Air freight (daily/hourly),

– Quality issues, logistics failures, supply chain failures, natural disasters, labor issues, and priority issues. Ensures that the client has a higher priority than other OEM’s (Original Equipment Manufacturing).

Performs other duties as assigned by Operations Supervisor.

Requirements

BA/BS Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Psychology or the equivalent of 4 years experience in the related area preferably in a manufacturing environment.
4+ years experience in Logistics to include issue resolution in the following areas: Supply Chain Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Material Control, Production Control, Warehouse Operations, Receiving operations, VPS, Lean Manufacturing, Returnable container management, JIS WoW and Transportation planning.
Automotive and auditing experience is highly preferred
Advanced experience with Supplier qualification tool RGA/RMT, LOPA.
Advanced knowledge of the following systems: SAP, SCQ Ample, LPKM, GIS, and B2B.
Advanced experience with Wrong Delivery Mislabeling analysis and issue resolution at Suppliers including the L-FMEA approach.
Advanced on-site experience steering Logistics improvements at Suppliers, while developing successful working relationships under stressful conditions.
Advanced Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel application knowledge.

What we offer

This position is for a long term renewable contract with an excellent hourly rate including benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA and 401k along with paid holidays and vacation days.