Global Supply Chain & Logistics Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Education support

Career development

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses and customers, shaping delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

You will influence international supply chain excellence in a stable, leadership role with opportunities for growth, based in southeast Michigan or Indianapolis and requiring travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in supply chain/related field
• Minimum seven years in supply chain, logistics, materials management or inventory control
• Proven experience managing international shipments and U.S. imports, India-to-U.S. flows preferred
• Strong familiarity with automotive OEM/Tier 1 or 2 environments
• Working knowledge of customs documentation, tariff classification, duties, and import regulations
• Experience managing freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, warehouses, and 3PLs
• Proficient with SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee product transportation from overseas manufacturers to U.S. warehouses and customers across 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

End-to-end supply chain

International shipments

ERP/MRP systems (SAP)

Excel advanced

Cross-functional leadership

Logistics coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead the end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses and customers, shaping delivery performance and customer satisfaction.

You will influence international supply chain excellence in a stable, leadership role with opportunities for growth, based in southeast Michigan or Indianapolis and requiring travel as needed.