Logistics Specialist

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC; Ellabell (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MOBIS North America Electrified Powertrain, LLC is seeking a Logistics Specialist in Ellabell, Georgia. The role focuses on managing inventory flow and enforcing FIFO practices, coordinating dock activities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and be able to collaborate across departments. A bachelor's degree in supply chain or comparable experience is preferred, ideally in automotive manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, inventory control, materials management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce FIFO material management practices.
• Coordinate dock activities including live loads and unloading.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

FIFO processes management

Coordination of dock activity

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

2 years experience in logistics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Role Overview

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for developing, planning, guiding, and controlling plant activities associated with managing inventory flow through all operations. This role supports the Material Management function by ensuring materials are available when needed, at the right cost and quality. The position plays a key role in coordinating with cross-functional departments, managing material flow resources, and maintaining visibility and control throughout the inventory and logistics process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform within this position successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee and enforce FIFO material management practices across plant operations.
• Coordinate and oversee all dock activities, including live loads, unloading, and dropped shipments.
• Support management and control of returnable dunnage.
• Assist in ensuring inventory hold locations are properly allocated, controlled, and visually identified.
• Monitor and support the plant below-minimum inventory alert process.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor related to material flow, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Perform additional logistics and material management duties as assigned by the Material Manager.

AUTHORITY & SCOPE

This role operates within defined corporate policies and procedures and exercises judgment appropriate to its level of responsibility. The position may influence decisions related to functional operations, processes, or recommendations and escalate matters as required.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, inventory control, materials management, or production support roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to manage FIFO processes across a plant.
• Skill in coordinating dock activity and resolving material flow issues.
• Working knowledge of inventory control concepts.
• Ability to communicate across Production, Quality, and Logistics.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing, materials, or automotive logistics.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments, including Just-In-Time (JIT) or Just-In-Sequence (JIS) operations.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MES, or other ERP/MRP systems.
• Demonstrated analytical skills related to inventory analysis, material flow optimization, or process improvement.
• Familiarity with packaging standards, material handling equipment, or warehouse layout concepts.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Production, Quality, Engineering, and Purchasing.

Working Conditions

This position is primarily office-based and may require frequent standing/walking; occasional lifting up to 35 lbs. Walking and operating around machinery, PIT, ESD-sensitive components, and chemicals with appropriate PPE.