Communicates daily with domestic and international suppliers to ensure an on time and complete delivery
Monitors the flow of shipments in transit to ensure material arrives within the specified time frame. Also tracks all international shipments and brokerage clearance daily by working with our International Freight Forwarder, United States Customs Broker, and German Warehouse
Arranges special transport due to increased customer requirements or supplier quality/transport failures and creates detailed planning for procured parts due to supplier failure or an engineering change
Checks the customer orders in relation to the planning and in the event of discrepancies, works with the customer or production team to meet the demand. Also communicates with the customer and ensures on time and complete deliveries, therefore achieving the highest customer satisfaction
Creates documentation for sample and customer deliveries and works alongside the logistics team members to ensure a timely preparation of the shipment
Verifies the accuracy of the physical flow of production material versus the systematic flow; monitors the automated movement of material within the system (i.e., deliveries and backflushes)
Develops procedures to optimize inventory levels, tracking of freight, and packaging needs and enhances the parameters within the system to reach set goals
Coordinates with the various departments to implement engineering changes by creating the material master and supplier/customer delivery schedules and monitoring the run-in date of the new component
Organizes with all suppliers to ensure timely submission of the NAFTA documentation to the customer
Creates batch production schedules and communicates material priorities to the production team
Your Profile
3-5 years in production scheduling and/or logistics planning
Problem Solver
Ability to multitask
Knowledge of Automotive Industry
Analytical and attention to detail
Ability to work in teams
Strong communication skills
Flexibility
Knowledge of International Trade and US Customs regulations
Ensure compliance of quality and environmental systems to all required standards including customer specific requirements
BS degree from four-year College or University in Business