Job Description
Seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Logistics Specialist 2 to support manufacturing operations through material planning, supply planning, forecasting, inventory management, supplier performance management, and production readiness activities.
Responsibilities
- Create and deploy supply requirements to the supplier base through MRP to achieve production, inventory, and cost objectives.
- Manage daily material planning and supply planning activities for assigned suppliers and commodities.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for delivery performance and issue resolution.
- Monitor material coverage, inventory levels, shortages, and run-out risks.
- Drive supplier On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance improvements.
- Support production planning and manufacturing execution activities.
- Perform reporting, forecasting, scenario planning, and data analysis to support business decisions.
- Lead meetings involving material shortages, supplier constraints, planning activities, and supplier performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supplier Quality, and NPI teams.
- Support new product launches and production readiness initiatives.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects focused on inventory optimization, lead-time reduction, and supply chain performance improvements.
- Track and report key planning and supplier performance metrics.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of Material Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or related experience.
- Minimum 2 years of Supplier Management or Account Management experience.
- Experience working in MRP-driven planning environments.
- Strong SAP experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
- CPIM or APICS certification/training.
- Automotive or high-volume manufacturing experience.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Strong understanding of MRP processes, inventory management, and supply chain operations.
- Experience improving OTIF, inventory performance, and supplier metrics.
- Bilingual candidates are a plus.
Ideal Candidate
- Strong SAP and MRP expertise.
- Proven supplier relationship management experience.
- Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities.
- Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations.
- Leadership qualities and the ability to independently lead projects.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and multitask effectively.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset focused on continuous improvement.
Company Description
Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi- corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.