Logistics Planner

Brose Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Comprehensive medical coverage

Educational assistance

Flexible working hours

Development programs

International or regional assignments

Job summary

Brose Group in Auburn Hills seeks a logistics professional to create and implement concepts for door modules, seats, and drive systems across JIT/JIS and batch production from acquisition to start of production.

You will generate concept alternatives with cross-functional teams, develop supplier packaging concepts, and support cost budgeting for programs and design changes, with travel limited to nearby locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years experience in a logistics department planning launching programs.
• Proficient in SAP Advanced modules MM, WM, QM, PP and MS Office; knowledge of Lean methods.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

Logistics planning tools

Material flow

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering

Tools

SAP Advanced (MM, WM, QM, PP)

Job description

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 the phase of the project.

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 programs.
• Special skills and knowledge: Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), SAP Advanced (MM, WM, QM, PP), logistics planning tools, material flow.
• Fluent in English.

Benefits

We offer a modern working environment and a wide range of benefits. Along with competitive performance‑based compensation, health insurance, and comprehensive medical coverage, employees also benefit from educational assistance, community outreach, family‑friendly programs, and flexible working hours. The company provides development programs, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths to support growth and work‑life balance.

• Benefits package may vary slightly per location.