Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization

CSP; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Job summary

CSP, based in Auburn Hills, MI, seeks an experienced Manager of Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization to lead current and future-state value stream mapping from receiving through production to shipping. You will set standards for warehouse layout and material handling, and drive cost-saving initiatives across carriers and packaging.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in manufacturing logistics, strong Lean and Six Sigma orientation, and a proven track record of cross-functional improvements that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Seven+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing logistics, material flow, warehousing, or supply chain improvement.
• Strong leadership of cross-functional improvement projects with measurable cost, service, or productivity results.

Responsibilities

• Lead current- and future-state value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and improvement workshops from receiving through production, storage, and shipping.
• Develop and deploy standards for warehouse layout, storage locations, point-of-use delivery, replenishment, and material handling with plant Operations and Engineering.
• Improve trailer utilization, shipment consolidation, routing, delivery frequency, and interplant transportation using cost, capacity, and service data.
• Lead premium-freight reduction through root-cause analysis and preventive actions with Materials and Operations; support adherence to approval and tracking processes.
• Partner with Packaging Engineering on pack quantities, container utilization, returnable loops, handling requirements, and packaging changes that improve total logistics cost.
• Establish logistics KPIs and common analysis methods; build business cases and validate savings with Finance, separating recurring savings from one-time cash benefits.
• Manage improvement projects from baseline and action plan through plant implementation, training, and verification of sustained results.
• Support program launches and transfers with logistics readiness, storage capacity, packaging, and material-flow planning.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on carrier sourcing and commercial decisions; audit operating standards, coach plant teams, and escalate unresolved service or capacity risks.
• Own trade compliance for CSP’s supply chain, including import/export documentation, HTS classification, and country-of-origin/USMCA qualification; manage customs broker relationships and recordkeeping, with support from the Process & Inventory Analyst.

Skills

Value stream mapping

Lean methods

Project leadership

Excel skills

Data analysis

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

QAD ERP

Transportation systems

Layout visualization tools

Job description

## Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain OptimizationApply: Auburn Hills: Full time: Posted Today: JR101401CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.**Job Description**## Essential Job Functions* Lead current- and future-state value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and improvement workshops from receiving through production, storage, and shipping.* Develop and deploy standards for warehouse layout, storage locations, point-of-use delivery, replenishment, and material handling with plant Operations and Engineering.* Improve trailer utilization, shipment consolidation, routing, delivery frequency, and interplant transportation using cost, capacity, and service data.* Lead premium-freight reduction through root-cause analysis and preventive actions with Materials and Operations; support adherence to approval and tracking processes.* Partner with Packaging Engineering on pack quantities, container utilization, returnable loops, handling requirements, and packaging changes that improve total logistics cost.* Establish logistics KPIs and common analysis methods; build business cases and validate savings with Finance, separating recurring savings from one-time cash benefits.* Manage improvement projects from baseline and action plan through plant implementation, training, and verification of sustained results.* Support program launches and transfers with logistics readiness, storage capacity, packaging, and material-flow planning.* Coordinate with Purchasing on carrier sourcing and commercial decisions; audit operating standards, coach plant teams, and escalate unresolved service or capacity risks.* Own trade compliance for CSP’s supply chain, including import/export documentation, HTS classification, and country-of-origin/USMCA qualification; manage customs broker relationships and recordkeeping, with support from the Process & Inventory Analyst. ## Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.* Seven or more years of progressive experience in manufacturing logistics, material flow, warehousing, or supply chain improvement.* Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional improvement projects with measurable cost, service, or productivity results.* Practical experience with value stream mapping, Lean methods, warehouse processes, transportation analysis, and root-cause problem solving.* Strong Excel and analytical skills, including baseline development, capacity analysis, project tracking, and business-case preparation. ## Preferred Experience* Automotive Tier 1 experience, including customer delivery requirements, returnable packaging, and launch or transfer support.* Experience with QAD or another manufacturing ERP, transportation systems, and layout or visualization tools.* Lean/Six Sigma or ASCM CLTD/CSCP training or certification.* Experience with import/export trade compliance or customs regulations preferred. ## Skills & CompetenciesLeads change on site, engages operators and leaders, tests practical solutions, and holds project owners accountable. Balances cost reduction with delivery, quality, and safe material handling. ## Working Relationships & AccountabilityOwns logistics process improvement and operating standards within approved authority. Partners with Engineering and EHS on layout and handling changes. Purchasing retains assigned sourcing and contracting authority; plants own daily shipping and receiving. ## Performance MeasuresPremium-freight cost, trailer utilization, logistics cost per relevant unit, warehouse space utilization, project completion, and Finance-validated recurring savings. ## Work Environment & TravelBased in the Auburn Hills, MI main office, with 50% travel to CSP facilities, including overnight stays, for assessments, workshops, training, and implementation. Work includes office analysis and on-site activity in manufacturing environments. Follow applicable site safety and PPE requirements.*If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!*