Logistics Planner

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an experienced Logistics Engineer to create and implement concepts for door modules, seats, and related assemblies, supporting JIT/JIS and batch production from procurement to production start.

You will collaborate across quality, manufacturing, IT and plant planning, perform cost budgeting, travel locally within one hour, and require a Bachelor's in Industrial or Logistics Engineering with 3–5 years in logistics planning and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering from a four year college or university or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in a logistics department planning launching program.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement logistic concepts for door modules, seats, window regulators, drive systems and/or latch assemblies that apply to JIT/JIS and batch production from acquisition through to start of production
• Generate concept alternatives in cooperation with quality, manufacturing, plant planning, IT, and the facilities / headquarters in consideration of customer specifications
• Develop supplier packaging concepts to ensure quality, cost and material flow expectations are met
• Collaborate with purchasing in making supplier decisions based on the Landed Cost method
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops considering Lean methods and total cost of ownership
• Collaborate with customers to design, evaluate and implement finished good packaging and freight concepts
• Calculate and budget costs required for launching programs and design changes
• Expect limited travel to local production locations within 1 hour of Auburn Hills. Travel is dependent on phase of the project.

Skills

MS Office

SAP Advanced

Logistics planning tools

Material flow

Education

Bachelors in Industrial/Logistics Engineering

Tools

SAP MM/WM/QM/PP

Job description

As a successful family-owned company on a path to global growth, the Brose Group offers challenging responsibilities and exciting career opportunities to performance-driven, skilled specialists with solid professional knowledge and proven career expertise who wish to contribute to our company’s success.

Your Tasks

• Create and implement logistic concepts for door modules, seats, window regulators, drive systems and/or latch assemblies that apply to JIT/JIS and batch production from acquisition through to start of production
• Generate concept alternatives in cooperation with quality, manufacturing, plant planning, IT, and the facilities / headquarters in consideration of customer specifications
• Develop supplier packaging concepts to ensure quality, cost and material flow expectations are met
• Collaborate with purchasing in making supplier decisions based on the Landed Cost method
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops considering Lean methods and total cost of ownership
• Collaborate with customers to design, evaluate and implement finished good packaging and freight concepts
• Calculate and budget costs required for launching programs and design changes
• Expect limited travel to local production locations within 1 hour of Auburn Hills. Travel is dependent on phase of the project.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering from a four year college or university or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Minimum three to five years of experience in a logistics department planning launching program.
• Special skills and knowledge: Microsoft Office software package (Outlook, Excel, Word), SAP Advanced (MM, WM, QM, PP), Logistics planning tools, Material flow
• Fluent in English

We offer you a modern working environment with our Brose working world

Brose offers a high-tech work environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance-based compensation and health insurance, our employees also benefit from attractive social and family-oriented programs throughout our North American locations*. Our benefits packages include comprehensive medical and insurance. Brose also provides educational assistance and a variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events. Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment give our employees the freedom to balance work and personal life. Brose believes in investing in people. We offer a wide range of development programs with great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths. Our objective is to provide our employees the tools necessary to live a balanced life, experience a rewarding work environment and contribute to our surrounding communities.
*Benefits package may vary slightly per location

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering from a four year college or university or equivalent experience and/or training. Minimum three to five years of experience in a logistics department planning launching program. Special skills and knowledge: Microsoft Office software package (Outlook, Excel, Word), SAP Advanced (MM, WM, QM, PP), Logistics planning tools, Material flow Fluent in English