Logistics Engineer

Jobtailor; Union (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced MP&L Program Launch specialist in the United States to lead material planning and logistics for new automotive programs. You will coordinate with global teams, manage PFEP, BOM, and material flow, and ensure on-time launches using GPCS, Teamcenter, and Ariba.

Responsibilities include tracking project milestones, supporting purchasing for trial material, and maintaining KPI compliance across operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of automotive program launch MP&L experience.
• Experience creating PFEP and product launch timelines.
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM, PJM, CAD and TCM Modules.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint and complex Excel spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Manage MP&L for new program launches using GPCS, Teamcenter and Ariba.
• Coordinate and report project status and internal KPI compliance.
• Schedule and host Program Management meetings to review MP&L topics.
• Support purchasing for trial material purchases and supplier setup.
• Create and maintain PFEP, Pack BOM and packaging instructions.
• Oversee material flow, warehouse footprint optimization, and logistics.
• Track freight requirements and ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain BOM upkeep and material masters in SAP/related systems.
• Provide data and detail for customer project status reporting.

Skills

MP&L experience

Project coordination

KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Teamcenter PLM

PJM

CAD

TCM Modules

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all MP&L-related responsibilities supporting new program/projects
• Coordinates, tracks, and reports project status utilizing existing Gestamp Program Management tools (GPCS/Teamcenter/Ariba/other)
• Supports Program Manager(s) on special projects as needed
• Mainly accountable for GPCS/Ariba to coordinate/monitor new product launches
• Utilize Teamcenter for project tracking of PCP task completion, customer milestones, and internal KPI compliance
• Support internal team for project-specific master data
• Schedule & host meetings with Program Management teams to review the status of MP&L topics/open issues
• RFQ development/Purchasing & Program Manager interface
• Create PRs/GRs/VIM invoices in Ariba
• Reporting: Purchasing finance program status
• Ordering, reporting & logistics coordination of launch trial material to tool shops and to GSC
• Create and maintain packaging instructions for all programs
• PFEP (Plan for Every Part) / Pack BOM for all programs
• Container/rack management
• Oversee WIP container design, approvals & purchase
• WIP Rack reuse planning
• Blank Pallet management & purchase
• Launch Warehouse set-up & management (EC / FIFO)
• General Material flow and lineside presentation for series production
• Coordinating all freight requirements for material/equipment as needed
• Tracking all freight topics to ensure on-time delivery
• Coordinate with purchasing for all trial material purchases & tracking
• Optimize material flow, organize, and minimize warehouse footprint
• SAP Supplier set-up and BOM support including BOM upkeep & material masters
• Plant layout planning support
• Support Program Managers with needed data & detail for customer project status reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or bachelor's equivalency), or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3-5 years of Automotive-related experience in Program Launch, MP&L lead
• Experience with creating and managing PFEP and product launch timelines
• Experience on Team Center PLM, PJM, CAD, and TCM Modules preferred
• Computer Skills with familiarity with Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Complex Excel Spreadsheets

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing Material Planning and Logistics (MP&L) for new program launches, utilizing tools such as GPCS, Teamcenter, and Ariba. Proficient in coordinating project timelines, optimizing material flow, and ensuring compliance with internal KPIs.