Global Supply Chain & Logistics Manager — Automotive

Goodwin Recruiting; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation, sick leave, and company

Holidays

Health and wellness reimbursement

Career development and continuing教育

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses.

This role influences delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth within a stable leadership position focused on international supply chain excellence. The role requires seven+ years in supply chain/logistics with SAP/ERP proficiency, strong import regulations knowledge, and experience coordinating cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, 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 India-to-U.S. 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 via 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

Supply chain management

Logistics coordination

International shipments

Import regulations

Freight forwarders management

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP / ERP/MRP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Supply Chain & Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end movement of automotive parts from overseas production to U.S. warehouses.

This role influences delivery performance, customer satisfaction, and business growth within a stable leadership position focused on international supply chain excellence. The role requires seven+ years in supply chain/logistics with SAP/ERP proficiency, strong import regulations knowledge, and experience coordinating cross-functional