PURPOSE: 

Under general supervision, this position manages the Logistics Center (MLC) and the contracted Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) of the MLC. Provides the exchange of all relevant information between the company and all LSPs at the MLC, acting as a part of the company’s EDL Management Team to ensure proper implementation of company directives and communication regarding the LSP. Conducts structured reviews of the LSP’s achievement of the company’s and the LSP’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assume responsibility for operational support of the LSP during the company’s daily production.
• Communicate general and/or technical information, both verbally and in writing, to and from the LSPs.
• Ensure that the LSP works to achieve the goals of the company’s Supply Chain Operations, Material Planning, and MLC Planning in order to continually improve, advance, and grow.
• Lead problem solving activities for exception handling and towards achievement of maximum inventory accuracy.
• Develop methods, train personnel, monitor and verify that exceptions reporting is accurate, timely, and includes the proper distribution and escalation.
• Prepare planning options for exceptions handling, evaluation of cost-efficiency and proof analysis of both and information for required reports.
• Track Key Performance Indicators of the LSPs in order to provide effective production support including but not limited to scheduling and prioritization of unloads for Receipt and Put Away, performing audits for maximizing inventory accuracy, problem solving and resolution of exceptions, minimizing missing parts and/or downtime, accurate and timely deliveries to the plants, sequencing accuracy, etc.
• Ensure that the LSPs develop and track their own KPIs which are necessary to support company Operations with ongoing Continuous Improvement. Provide escalation of potential shortages, personnel concerns, safety topics, or any other topics or concerns that may have the potential to impact company Operations to the Management as necessary.
• Work as a part of project groups or task forces and contribute to the development/exchange of Lessons Learned and Best Practices.
• Perform year end physical inventories or inventory migrations, container counts, missing parts reviews, yard audits, process audits, layout planning, practical problem solving, brainstorming, etc.
• Work in any of three shifts when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience working in a Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Management environment within an automotive or automotive related manufacturing setting.
• MUST have experience in automotive
• Must have superintendant experience 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Ability to work any of three shifts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Sylacauga, AL.
  • Schedule: Night Shift
  • Weekly Overtime: Synchronized with plant schedule – up to 2 hours/day on 10 hours shift
  • Weekend Work: None
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.