Logistics Planner: Lean, JIT & Global Growth

Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 105,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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.