JIT/JIS Process Engineer

Business Title: Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer

Location: Blythewood, SC 29016

Job Type: Full-time

What you’ll do

• :Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following
• :JIT/JIS Process and Equipment Development: Plan and develop Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) processes, concepts, and equipment to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of modules from suppliers to the point of fit on the assembly line
• .Material Flow Management: Manage and optimize both manual and automated material flow processes, covering the entire path from supplier facilities to dock doors and through internal logistics to the final point of use in production
• .Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate closely with JIT/JIS suppliers in the automotive industry to resolve delivery and quality issues, ensuring stable and efficient supply chain operations
• .Automated Unloading Systems: While the design and implementation of automated unloading systems for trailers is the responsibility of assembly planning, logistics plays a key role in aligning the premises and timing requirements in a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration into the overall material flow
• .Product Planning Integration: Align logistics strategies with product planning to synchronize production schedules with material availability, ensuring seamless coordination between planning and execution
• .Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including logistics, production, planning, and supplier management—to successfully execute JIT/JIS strategies and ensure alignment across all departments involved in the end-to-end material flow
• .Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing lead times, enhancing supplier performance, and optimizing logistics processes from supplier origin to final assembly fit

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Location & Travel Expectation

• s:This role will be based out of Blythewood,
• SCThis role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and event
• s.Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with THE CLIENT colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to tim

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What you’ll bri

• ng:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on the automotive industry. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degr
• ee.Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry prefer
• redExperience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is requir
• ed.Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environmen
• ts.Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow planni
• ng.Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements, including safety, quality, and regulatory standar
• ds.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex process
• es.Effective communication and teamwork skil
• ls.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-technology environme
• nt.Managing the awarding of suppliers for equipme
• nt.Coordinating the implementation in line with SOP requireme
• ntsProven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving successful execution of JIT/JIS logistics strategi

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Skills and Certificat

• ionsJIT/JIS process manage
• mentAutomo
• tiveMinimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain manage

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Ideal Candi

• date:Logistics JIS at a
• n OEM8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry pref
• erredExperience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is requ
• ired.Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environm
• ents.Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow plan