Global Automotive Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, sick leave, and company

Holidays

Wellness reimbursement programs

Career development and continuing教育

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses, coordinating international shipments and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with logistics partners, optimization of landed costs, and development of inventory plans, with opportunities for career growth in a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering, operations, or a 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 end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses and customers
• 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

International shipping management

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Supply chain optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

7+ years of progressive supply chain experience

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

EDI transactions

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Supply Chain & Operations Manager to lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses, coordinating international shipments and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with logistics partners, optimization of landed costs, and development of inventory plans, with opportunities for career growth in a global manufacturing context.