Launch Logistics Planner

MAHLE; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

MAHLE in Farmington Hills is seeking a Launch Logistics Planner to lead all logistics activities before SOP. You will coordinate with customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers and cross-functional teams to establish processes, material flows, transportation networks and system setups for a successful program launch.

Once production begins, responsibility shifts to plant operations. The role requires collaboration, cost awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects; you will ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 2+ years of logistics/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and MS Office preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and cost-awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.
• Ensure cost optimized and secure inbound/outbound supply chain settings for new programs.
• Maintain lowest possible inventory including consignment implementation.
• Fulfill all logistics deliverables for the project.
• Monitor material availability with Plant and Program Teams.
• Update Project Teams on critical path items and escalate issues.
• Provide on-site plant support as required and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Problem-solving

Cost awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

WEB EDI

MS Office

Job description

Your Contribution

As a

• Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.


• Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/ outbound supply chain settings for new programs.


• Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation.


• Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project.


• Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams.


• Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues.


• Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictates.


• Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant.


• Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning.


• Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs.


• Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning.


• Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned.


• On-site plant support when required.


• Support / lead continuous improvement initiatives

Your Contribution

As a Launch Logistics Planner, you will play a key role in supporting new business launches by leading all logistics-related activities prior to Start of Production (SOP). Acting as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure that logistics processes, material flows, transportation networks, and system setups are properly established to support a successful program launch. Once production begins, responsibility is transitioned to the plant operations team.

• Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.


• Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/ outbound supply chain settings for new programs.


• Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation.


• Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project.


• Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams.


• Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues.


• Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictates.


• Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant.


• Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning.


• Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs.


• Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning.


• Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned.


• On-site plant support when required.


• Provide logistics cost studies on development & change management projects.


• Support / lead continuous improvement initiatives

Your Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.


• 2+ years of logistics / manufacturing experience.


• Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and all Microsoft office applications preferred.


• Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects in interdisciplinary teams.


• Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.


• Strong initiative and cost awareness.

Our Offer

We will provide a collaborative environment working on exciting assignments, along with ongoing personal & career development opportunities, attractive salary & extensive personal benefits.

#TeamMAHLE is diverse, and we see that as a great advantage! We welcome applications with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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