Supply Chain Logistics Co-op: Route Optimization & Data

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, MI, is seeking a Student Co-op to support the North American Logistics Team within the PC&L (Supply Chain) organization. The role involves collaboration with Material Planners, Trade Compliance Specialists, Dock Personnel, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute transportation activities.

Responsibilities include route optimization, transportation mode analysis, and identifying freight cost-savings opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled in a 2-year college or 4-year university local to Saginaw.
• Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor's in Supply Chain or Business.
• Candidate must be able to work 20-32 hours per week during Fall and Winter semesters.
• Up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Must have cumulative 2.7 GPA on 4.0 scale.
• Must be a full-time student (12 or more credits) during Fall and Winter semesters.
• Candidate must be very Detail Oriented and possess good Documentation Skills
• Candidate must possess excellent Communications Skills, both written and oral
• Candidate must possess Analytical Skills
• Candidate must be a self-starter, independent worker.
• Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Products (Office 365, Teams, Excel, and Word)
• Candidate must have right to work in the US and not require current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily management of North American truckload routes.
• Support holiday planning of North American truckload routes.
• Maintain transportation data and ensure data integrity within route trackers, carrier trackers, and master bid files.
• Design and optimize transportation routes to improve efficiency and reduce freight costs.
• Utilize the Power BI Inbound Freight tool to analyze inbound material volume.
• Develop and communicate Route Details to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain documentation for truckload logistics processes and procedures.
• Analyze supplier releases to identify route consolidation and cancellation opportunities.
• Track financials, analyze freight costs, and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain transportation-related data within the QAD (MRP) system.
• Communicate with carriers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure effective transportation execution.
• Maintain and update the Supplier Delivery Window Dashboard supporting plant dock operations.
• Support implementation and utilization of the Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

QAD MRP

Logistics analysis

Data integrity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business

Tools

QAD MRP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, MI, is seeking a Student Co-op to support the North American Logistics Team within the PC&L (Supply Chain) organization. The role involves collaboration with Material Planners, Trade Compliance Specialists, Dock Personnel, and cross-functional teams to plan and execute transportation activities.

Responsibilities include route optimization, transportation mode analysis, and identifying freight cost-savings opportunities.