Automotive Logistics Lead - Inventory, 3PL & Analytics

Trillium Staffing; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead day-to-day logistics across automotive parts and wire harness programs. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, production teams, 3PL partners, and leadership to keep materials moving, meet delivery commitments, and control costs.

This role offers ownership of a critical logistics function in a fast-paced automotive environment, with responsibilities spanning inventory management, ERP data integrity, cost

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics, supply chain or materials management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into actionable information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with EDI and ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment.
• Professional and collaborative approach with customers, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to build strong working relationships and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee logistics activities supporting automotive production, service, and prototype programs.
• Manage customer orders, forecasts, delivery requirements, and logistics schedules.
• Work directly with automotive customers to resolve delivery, material flow, and logistics issues.
• Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels and support production needs.
• Lead inventory audits and help ensure inventory and financial records remain accurate.
• Monitor and improve ERP, shipping, and accounting system data accuracy.
• Analyze logistics costs and identify opportunities to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships and operational activities with third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Support 3PL cost reviews, negotiations, process improvements, and training.
• Investigate customer delivery concerns and lead corrective actions when needed.
• Develop reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards to communicate logistics performance and trends to leadership.
• Supervise and develop Logistics Specialists, including training, performance management, scheduling, and daily support.
• Support warehouse operations when needed.
• Work with U.S. Customs to support international shipments and import activities.
• Provide logistics support during off-hours when required to meet customer and production needs.
• Travel to off-site locations periodically, with travel of up to 20%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

EDI systems

ERP systems

Job description

Trillium Staffing in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead day-to-day logistics across automotive parts and wire harness programs. You will work closely with customers, suppliers, production teams, 3PL partners, and leadership to keep materials moving, meet delivery commitments, and control costs.

This role offers ownership of a critical logistics function in a fast-paced automotive environment, with responsibilities spanning inventory management, ERP data integrity, cost