Logistics Planner

ADP, Inc.; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Primary & Secondary medical coverage

401-K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) in Auburn, AL is seeking a Logistics Planner with manufacturing experience, ideally in the automotive field. The role focuses on planning and implementing logistics concepts, coordinating with project teams, and managing supplier packaging in a fast-paced production environment.

Candidates should have a business/economics background with logistics focus, experience in logistics within automotive settings, and strong communication and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Studied business economics with a logistics focus or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of automotive sector logistics experience preferred.
• Strong cost awareness and structured working methods.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation of logistics concepts and material flows.
• Prepares logistics concepts for new projects and changes in current projects.
• Attend project meetings and support in logistics related topics.
• Conception, development and sourcing of loading carriers and packaging suppliers.
• Analysis and evaluation of customer-specific receivables.
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams to achieve strategic corporate goals.
• Planning and conceptual design of internal logistics and material flows within production halls.
• Responsible for budget preparation and adherence in the relevant area.
• Maintaining VP/PD packaging instructions and supplier communications.
• Compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations.

Skills

Logistics planning

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Business administration / economics (logistics focus)

Tools

ERP-Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Logistics Planner

Full Time Professional Auburn, AL, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1058

Are you interested in being part of an innovative, growing company with a family oriented culture? Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) is hiring in Auburn, AL!

We are looking for a Logistics Planner with manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive field.

RAPA offers the following benefits:

• Primary & Secondary medical coverage
• Supplemental Insurance coverage
• 401-K with a company match
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Potential Bonus opportunities
• Company paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Planning and implementation of logistics concepts and material flows
• Prepares the logistics concepts for new projects and for changes in current projects
• Attend Project meetings and support in Logistics related topics
• Conception, development and sourcing of loading carriers and packaging suppliers
• Analysis and evaluation of customer‑specific receivables
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary project teams to achieve strategic corporate goals
• Planning and conceptual design of "internal" logistics and of material flows within production halls
• Independently responsible for the preparation and adherence to the budget in the relevant area of responsibility
• Responsible for maintaining and updating VP Packaging Instructions.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating PD Packaging Instructions.
• Responsible for supplier communication and management.
• The jobholder is responsible for compliance with the environmental and occupational safety regulations as well as all relevant official and legal regulations
• Understanding and tracking tariff policies
• Responsible for packaging inventory
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience

• Successfully completed studies in business economies with a focus on logistics or comparable education / other professional qualifications (business or supply chain)
• Ideally multiple years of experience in the automotive sector as well as in logistics
• Cost and responsibility awareness as well as a systematic and structured working processes
• Ability to work in a team
• Basic Skills in ERP-Software
• Well above normal verbal and written communication skills.
• Articulate, professional appearance and use of time management.
• Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.