SCM & Logistics Process Planner

Alpitronic; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Alpitronic is seeking a SCM & Logistics Process Planner to design lean material flow for production and inbound logistics, establishing PFEP as the data core for all logistics decisions. You will align supply chain processes to ensure material availability, optimize inventory levels, space, and costs.

The role covers PFEP maintenance, warehouse planning, intralogistics concepts, and continuous improvement in collaboration with Purchasing and Design teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, industrial engineering or business with logistics focus.
• Expertise in intralogistics and lean logistics processes.
• Knowledge of cycle/sequenced line supply concepts and process optimization.
• Solid knowledge of warehouse planning, storage, and SCM methods.
• Experience setting up and maintaining PFEP in series production.
• Project management skills.
• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM CPIM/CSCP or Lean/Six Sigma are a plus.
• Fluent English; Italian and/or German are an advantage.
• Several years in production logistics or supply chain planning.
• Experience designing and implementing warehouse and logistics processes.
• Proficient in ERP/WMS, preferably ap+; MS Office; CAD/BI tools are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and standardize SCM processes from planning to warehousing.
• Set up PFEP as the single data source for logistics data.
• Plan warehouse layout, storage tech, and material handling.
• Develop intralogistics concepts and lean logistics practices.
• Contribute to production structure design with Industry 4.0 focus.
• Create workflows and deliver trainings in lean logistics and PFEP usage.
• Support change management and continuous improvement in logistics.

Skills

Intralogistics

PFEP

Project management

ERP/WMS ap+

MS Office

Power BI

CAD (AutoCAD)

Lean principles

Kanban

Inventory management

Education

Engineering degree in logistics or related

APICS CPIM/CSCP or Lean Six Sigma

Tools

AutoCAD

Power BI

MS Visio

ERP/WMS (ap+)

Job description

Job Summary:

The SCM & Logistic Process Planner designs lean material flow and warehouse concepts for production (intralogistics) and inbound logistics and transfers them into operational implementation. The role establishes and maintains the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) as the central data basis for all part-related logistics decisions and aligns the relevant supply chain processes, with the aim of ensuring material availability at optimal inventory levels, space utilization and costs.

What You’ll Do

Supply Chain Processes

• Design, standardize and document SCM processes from material planning and supplier call-offs through inbound logistics and warehousing to line supply, including the definition of replenishment strategies and planning parameters (e.g. Kanban, reorder point, safety stock, lot sizes)
• Define supplier logistics requirements (delivery frequencies, packaging, labelling) together with Purchasing and design inbound concepts, including tenders and negotiations with logistics service providers
• Set up and monitor logistics KPIs (e.g. delivery reliability, inventory level and coverage, stock accuracy, space utilization)

Plan For Every Part (PFEP)

• Set up, own and maintain the Plan For Every Part (PFEP) as the single source of truth for all logistics-relevant part data (e.g. supplier and origin, consumption per unit and per day, packaging type and pack quantity, container dimensions and weight, storage location, point of use, replenishment method, delivery frequency, safety stock)
• Derive logistics concepts from the PFEP: packaging concepts, storage and supermarket sizing, line-side presentation, replenishment loops, tugger train routes and cycle times, Kanban quantities
• Define PFEP data governance: responsibilities, data sources (ERP, engineering BOM, Purchasing), update triggers (new parts, engineering changes, volume or supplier changes) and data quality checks
• Integrate the PFEP into product development and industrialization projects: early collection of logistics data for new parts and definition of packaging and supply method before SOP
• Use the PFEP as the basis for storage capacity, space and resource planning (personnel, equipment, load carriers)

Warehouse Planning

• Planning and layout design of warehouse and storage areas (goods receipt, storage, supermarkets, picking, shipping) for new and existing sites, including space and capacity requirements based on volume forecasts
• Selection and dimensioning of storage and handling technology (e.g. pallet and shelf racking, flow racks, automated/vertical storage systems, conveyors, forklifts, AGVs/AMRs)
• Definition of storage strategies and warehouse processes (e.g. ABC/XYZ-based slotting, fixed/chaotic storage, FIFO, picking methods, cycle counting) and their mapping in the ERP/WMS (ap+)
• Preparation of warehouse investment requests and business cases as well as project management of warehouse expansions and relocations, from concept to ramp-up
• Consideration of occupational safety, fire protection and legal requirements (e.g. hazardous goods, battery storage) in warehouse planning

Intralogistics & Lean Logistics

• Development and implementation of efficient intralogistics concepts according to lean principles in cooperation with the operational logistics department
• Design and implementation of logistics processes at warehouse and production sites, from goods receipt to shipping, based on lean logistics principles (e.g. JIS, JIT, Kanban, tugger trains, 5S, FIFO and line back planning)
• Contribution to the design of the production structure with regard to digitalisation / Industry 4.0, with a focus on intralogistics
• Creation of workflows and processes including documentation, as well as design and delivery of trainings in lean logistics, SCM processes and PFEP usage

Projects, Change Management & Continuous Improvement

• Continuous improvement of logistics and SCM processes in cooperation with the operational logistics departments and the Process Planning department
• Support of product development projects in the context of industrialization and series production
• Handling of change requests for logistics and management of the resulting changes, including evaluation of logistics impact and updating of the PFEP

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in engineering, industrial engineering or business administration with a focus on logistics, supply chain management, production or comparable qualification
• Expertise in intralogistics and logistics processes with lean logistics experience
• Knowledge of cycled / sequenced line supply concepts and process optimisation
• Solid knowledge of warehouse planning (layout, storage technology, warehouse processes) and good knowledge of SCM methods (material planning, inventory management, replenishment strategies)
• Practical experience in setting up and maintaining a Plan For Every Part (PFEP), ideally in series production
• Project management skills
• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP) or Lean / Six Sigma (e.g. Green Belt) are an advantage
• Fluent English. Fluent Italian and/or German are an advantage
• Several years of professional experience in production logistics or supply chain management, either in operations or in planning
• Proven experience in designing and implementing warehouse and logistics processes in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in ERP/WMS systems, preferably ap+ (material master, warehouse and logistics modules)
• Proficient in MS Office (Windows, Excel – advanced, Word, Visio, PowerPoint); CAD for layout planning (e.g. AutoCAD) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) are an advantage

Professional Experience

• Several years of professional experience in production logistics or supply chain management, either in operations or in planning
• Proven experience in designing and implementing warehouse and logistics processes in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in ERP/WMS systems, preferably ap+ (material master, warehouse and logistics modules)
• Proficient in MS Office (Windows, Excel – advanced, Word, Visio, PowerPoint); CAD for layout planning (e.g. AutoCAD) and BI tools (e.g. Power BI) are an advantage

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Charlotte, NC and Fort Mill, SC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

On-site

Job Type:

Full-time

Current benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan administered through Vanguard, allowing eligible employees to contribute pre-tax and/or Roth contributions in accordance with IRS limits. Employees are also eligible for Company matching contributions in accordance with the terms of the plan in effect at the time.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): You will accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, prorated based on your start date during your first year of employment. PTO may be used for vacation, personal time, or illness in accordance with Company policy.
• Paid Company Holidays in accordance with the Company's annual holiday schedule.
• The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate its benefit plans and programs at any time, consistent with applicable law.

Alpitronic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Alpitronic provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Alpitronic complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.