Logistics Structure and Materials Flow Planning Specialist

Logistics Structure and Materials Flow Planning Specialist

Job Description

As a Logistics Structure and Materials Flow Planning Specialist you will perform planning of logistics structures in the plant and the warehouses.

Responsibilities

  • Performs lineside planning and material flow planning to integrate new product content in support of the company targets.
  • Plans and implements new supermarkets and commissioning processes.
  • Performs time analysis using client SD and LPP tool to determine headcount and equipment for new / changed processes.
  • Investigates, improves, and stabilizes overall material flow processes in support of company targets.
  • Performs quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact to logistics costs and structure.
  • Leads cross-functional project teams and other special tasks associated with projects.
  • Coordinates all required activities regarding parts provision and supermarkets.
  • Develops regular status reports and indicators to measure assigned work activity.
  • Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
  • Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree, preferably with focus in Logistics or Supply Chain planning or the equivalent of 4 years experience in the related area in a manufacturing environment
  • 1+ years of related experience to include 2 of the following areas: material control, warehouse / plant operations, or warehouse / plant layout
  • Logistics/ Material flow/ Line side Planning/ Supply Chain Planning experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel tool
  • Communication and interpersonal skills to work in a cross functional role.
  • 2+ years of supervisory/project leadership
  • MTM-1; MTM-UAS; and related certifications
  • 3+ years Data Analytics
  • 3+ years MS office application skills
  • 3+ years Communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster networks and partnerships, and good working knowledge of information and computer technologies
  • 3+ years Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting
  • Fluency (written & spoken) in English language skills; German preferred
  • 3+ years Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects
  • 1+ years Experience within time study methods as REFA, MTM or client’s standard data (preferred)
  • 1+ years Work experience within LPP (Logistics planning platform) (preferred

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.

Please apply ONLY if you fulfill the above mentioned minimum requirements.

Job Overview

Job Category

Logistics/Supply Chain

Offered Salary

N/A

Location

Greer, SC

Job Type

Full Time

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