Manager, Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization

CSP Composite; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CSP Composite, an Auburn Hills-based Tier One supplier, seeks a seasoned logistics leader to drive value stream mapping, material flow, and warehouse optimization across the supply chain. This role emphasizes cross-functional improvement projects delivering measurable cost and service gains, with strong Excel and analytical capabilities.

Based in Auburn Hills, MI, the position requires 50% travel to CSP facilities for assessments, workshops, and implementation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead value stream mapping and material-flow studies from receiving to shipping.
• Develop and deploy warehouse layout standards and material handling processes.
• Improve trailer utilization, routing, and interplant transportation using data.
• Lead premium-freight reduction via root-cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on carrier sourcing and audit operating standards.
• Own trade compliance for CSP’s supply chain, including HTS classification and country-of-origin.
• Manage improvement projects from baseline through implementation and verification.
• Support program launches and transfers with logistics readiness and capacity planning.

Skills

Leadership

Value stream mapping

Lean methods

Transportation analysis

Root-cause analysis

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

QAD ERP

Transportation systems

Layout/visualization tools

Job description

CSP 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 & Competencies

Leads 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 & Accountability

Owns 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 Measures

Premium-freight cost, trailer utilization, logistics cost per relevant unit, warehouse space utilization, project completion, and Finance-validated recurring savings.

Work Environment & Travel

Based 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!