Senior Logistics & Supply Chain Optimization Manager

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

Job summary

CSP, based in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a seasoned Logistics/Supply Chain professional to lead value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and warehouse standards. The role drives cost savings, improves trailer utilization, and coordinates with Purchasing and Packaging Engineering to optimize total logistics costs.

With 7+ years in manufacturing logistics and a Bachelor’s in a related field, you will direct improvement projects from baseline through implementation, travel up to 50%, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
• Seven+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing logistics, material flow, warehousing, or supply chain improvement.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional improvement projects with measurable cost, service, or productivity results.
• 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 current and future-state value stream mapping and material-flow studies from receiving through production, storage, and shipping.
• Develop and deploy standards for warehouse layout, storage locations, replenishment, and material handling with plant Ops and Eng.
• Improve trailer utilization, shipment routing, and interplant transportation using cost, capacity, and service data.
• Lead premium-freight reduction through root-cause analysis and preventive actions; support approvals and tracking.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on carrier sourcing and audit operating standards; coach plant teams.
• Own trade compliance for CSP’s supply chain, including import/export documentation and country-of-origin/USMCA qualification.

Skills

Value stream mapping

Lean methods

Warehouse processes

Root-cause problem solving

Excel

Analytical 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, based in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a seasoned Logistics/Supply Chain professional to lead value stream mapping, material-flow studies, and warehouse standards. The role drives cost savings, improves trailer utilization, and coordinates with Purchasing and Packaging Engineering to optimize total logistics costs.

With 7+ years in manufacturing logistics and a Bachelor’s in a related field, you will direct improvement projects from baseline through implementation, travel up to 50%, and