Job Profile Name Manager Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization

CSP; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP is seeking a Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization to lead improvements in material flow, warehousing, packaging interfaces, and transportation across CSP plants. You will work with plant teams to identify waste, design practical solutions, and implement changes that improve service, space utilization, and logistics cost.

The role blends analysis with hands-on workshops, implementation support, and sustained operating controls, based in Auburn Hills, MI with 50% travel to CSP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 7+ years in manufacturing logistics or supply chain improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional projects with measurable results.
• Experience with value stream mapping, Lean, warehouse processes, and transportation analysis.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills for baseline development and project tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and improvement workshops.
• Develop standards for warehouse layout and material handling with Operations and Engineering.
• Improve trailer utilization, routing, and interplant transportation using data.
• Lead premium-freight reduction through root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering on pack quantities and packaging changes to reduce cost.
• Establish KPIs and methods; validate savings with Finance for recurring savings.
• Manage projects from baseline to implementation and sustainment.
• Support launches with logistics readiness, capacity planning, and planning.
• Coordinate carrier sourcing with Purchasing; audit standards and address risks.
• Own trade compliance including import/export docs and HTS classification.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QAD ERP

Layout/visualization tools

Job description

The Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization leads improvements in material flow, warehousing, packaging interfaces, and transportation across CSP plants. This role works directly with plant teams to identify waste, design practical solutions, and implement changes that improve service, space utilization, and logistics cost. The position combines analysis with hands-on workshops, implementation support, and sustained operating controls.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead current- and future-state value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and improvement workshops from receiving through production, storage, and shipping.
• Develop and deploy standards for warehouse layout, storage locations, point-of-use delivery, replenishment, and material handling with plant Operations and Engineering.
• Improve trailer utilization, shipment consolidation, routing, delivery frequency, and interplant transportation using cost, capacity, and service data.
• Lead premium-freight reduction through root-cause analysis and preventive actions with Materials and Operations; support adherence to approval and tracking processes.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering on pack quantities, container utilization, returnable loops, handling requirements, and packaging changes that improve total logistics cost.
• Establish logistics KPIs and common analysis methods; build business cases and validate savings with Finance, separating recurring savings from one-time cash benefits.
• Manage improvement projects from baseline and action plan through plant implementation, training, and verification of sustained results.
• Support program launches and transfers with logistics readiness, storage capacity, packaging, and material-flow planning.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on carrier sourcing and commercial decisions; audit operating standards, coach plant teams, and elevate unresolved service or capacity risks.
• Own trade compliance for CSP’s supply chain, including import/export documentation, HTS classification, and country-of-origin/USMCA qualification; manage customs broker relationships and recordkeeping, with support from the Process & Inventory Analyst.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing logistics, material flow, warehousing, or supply chain improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional improvement projects with measurable cost, service, or productivity results.
• Practical experience with value stream mapping, Lean methods, warehouse processes, transportation analysis, and root-cause problem solving.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, including baseline development, capacity analysis, project tracking, and business-case preparation.

Preferred Experience

• Automotive Tier 1 experience, including customer delivery requirements, returnable packaging, and launch or transfer support.
• Experience with QAD or another manufacturing ERP, transportation systems, and layout or visualization tools.
• Lean/Six Sigma or ASCM CLTD/CSCP training or certification.
• Experience with import/export trade compliance or customs regulations preferred.

Leads change on site, engages operators and leaders, tests practical solutions, and holds project owners accountable. Balances cost reduction with delivery, quality, and safe material handling.

• Working Relationships & Accountability
• Owns logistics process improvement and operating standards within approved authority. Partners with Engineering and EHS on layout and handling changes. Purchasing retains assigned sourcing and contracting authority; plants own daily shipping and receiving.
• Performance Measures
• Premium-freight cost, trailer utilization, logistics cost per relevant unit, warehouse space utilization, project completion, and Finance-validated recurring savings.
• Based in the Auburn Hills, MI main office, with 50% travel to CSP facilities, including overnight stays, for assessments, workshops, training, and implementation. Work includes office analysis and on-site activity in manufacturing environments. Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements.