Global Automotive Supply Chain & Logistics Lead

Goodwin Recruiting; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager for a respected global manufacturing organization. You will lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S.

warehouses, influencing delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth in a stable leadership role focused on international supply chain excellence. The role is primarily based in southeast Michigan or Indianapolis with regular coordination with international teams; travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering, operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, materials management, or inventory control
• Proven experience managing international shipments and U.S. imports, preferably involving India-to-U.S. supply flows
• Strong familiarity with automotive OEM, Tier 1, or Tier 2 environments
• Working knowledge of customs documentation, tariff classification, duties, and import regulations
• Experience managing freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, and third-party logistics providers
• Proficient with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee product transportation from overseas manufacturers to U.S. warehouses and customers across various modes including ocean, air, and truckload
• Manage shipment visibility, customs clearance, and import documentation accuracy
• Lead relationships with logistics partners and coordinate customs-clearance activities
• Develop inventory and replenishment plans balancing service levels, lead times, costs, and working capital
• Supervise U.S. warehouse operations and monitor productivity, safety, and cost effectiveness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review demand, production readiness, shipment plans, and resolve delivery risks
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and lifecycle management to minimize supply disruptions
• Monitor and control total landed costs including freight, warehousing, duties, and related expenses

Skills

Strategic planning

International logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager for a respected global manufacturing organization. You will lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S.

warehouses, influencing delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth in a stable leadership role focused on international supply chain excellence. The role is primarily based in southeast Michigan or Indianapolis with regular coordination with international teams; travel