Logistics Structure & Materials Flow Planning Specialist I

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Logistics Structure & Materials Flow Planning Specialist I for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing. This is a long-term contractor role based in Spartanburg, SC that requires onsite presence. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE: 
Performs planning of logistics structures in the plant and the warehouses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages strategic planning and reporting.
• Performs layout planning for the warehouse, connected logistics elements and future plant expansion.
• Performs Logistics Process Planning, Long Term Investment Planning (LIP) and analysis on space requirements for LUP (Long Term Enterprise Planning).
• Works independently in leading logistics projects.
• Investigates, improves, and stabilizes overall logistics processes in support of company targets.
• Calculates Days of Supply simulations for Logistics Structure Requirements and recommends changes based upon supplier locations. Verifies and analyzes structural data including movement of trailers and product.
• Analyzes cost of storing inventory.
• Drives process improvements for optimized warehouse strategy. Develops methods/methodologies to support the planning process. Writes decision papers to support process of structural investment in logistics.
• Works with Facilities & Energy for designing layout (2D) and structure
• (3D) of logistics areas.
• Performs financial analysis of contracts with logistics services vendor and interacts with them on structure and layout issues.
• Supports and update logistics planning tool LPP doing time analyses using MTM or time study data.
• Performs other duties as assigned by operations supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree, preferably with focus in Logistics or Supply Chain planning or the equivalent of 4 years experience in the related area in a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of related experience to include 2 of the following areas: Material control, warehouse/plant operations, or warehouse/plant layout.
• Experience must include 1 years of supervisory/project leadership.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Material flow or Line side Planning experience
• Cross functional work experience
• Ability to work effective in teams
• MS office application skills, (VISO )
• Presentational skills.
• Communication and interpersonal skills, ability to foster networks and partnerships, and good working knowledge of information and computer technologies.
• Analytical skills and judgment.
• Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting.
• Fluency (written & spoken) in English skills; German .
• Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
• Experience within time study study methods as like REFA, MTM
• Work experience within LPP (Logistics planning platform) ().

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: Spartanburg, SC 90%, Travel/Training 10%
• Schedule: Day shift, 40/h
• 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 , , , , , , , status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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