Logistics Lead at American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC in Sterling Heights, Michigan
Posted in Other 25 days ago.
Job Description:
American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLCTITLE Logistics Lead
CATEGORY Operations
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Rheinmetall's U.S. organizations include American Rheinmetall Systems, American Rheinmetall Vehicles, American Rheinmetall Munitions and American Rheinmetall Defense. The operating companies have established engineering and production capabilities that allow them to modify existing products and develop new solutions that meet the priority requirements of their US customers. These products consist of, but are not limited to, game-changing solutions for next-generation vehicles, innovations for increased soldier lethality, and advanced high-tech munitions.
Description
At American Rheinmetall Vehicles, we believe in satisfied customers and healthy, engaged employees. We listen to our customers and develop transformational technology that delivers necessary military vehicle capabilities to our Warfighters while also providing challenging and fulfilling careers to our employees.
We are committed to supporting critical advancements in the United States defense industry, like the U.S. Army's XM30 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) program, which will replace the Army's Bradley infantry fighting vehicle with a modernized ICV. Our team has recently won a contract award to advance to Phases 3 and 4 of the program where vehicle design will continue, followed by the prototype build of a small number of vehicles to be tested by the Army. Our solution for the XM30 program, along with our other next-generation tracked and wheeled vehicle systems, empowers and protects the members of our U.S. Armed Forces and ensure their safe return home.
In the past two years, we have secured an order intake of about $750 million. We have greatly increased our workforce and are continuing to do so at a rapid pace in order to staff our new facility and support our goals as we continue to grow our business. If you are interested in a meaningful career that directly supports our Warfighters, we encourage you to apply today!
Job Summary:
The Logistics Lead is a key role within the Supply Chain team, and is responsible for arranging logistics for ARV's incoming and outgoing parts, both international and domestic. This process involves coordinating shipments of several thousand parts per month for on time delivery to meet program milestones and negotiating with logistics suppliers. This role is in direct support to the Program Management and Engineering teams developing critical Combat Vehicle systems. As well, this person will be responsible for the competitive procurement of a variety of products and services to support overall operations and strategic metrics, with a particular focus on quality, cost, and timing to meet ARV and customer needs.
We are looking for a Logistics Lead to work for our Troy, MI office. If you have at least 10 years of experience with logistics management of defense articles, perferrably with ground vehicles, and have a Bachelor's Degree or a related field, we invite you to click the Apply button to learn more and share your qualifications with us.
Estimated Salary Range: $78,000 - $90,000
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the employment application or for any part of the application process, please contact hr@rheinmetall-arv-us.com.
EOE (including Disability/Veterans)
DIVISION American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC
LOCATION Sterling Heights, MI
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Job Responsibilities:
- Negotiate with freight forwarders/logistic suppliers to achieve the most competitive price for shipping
- Develop and maintain the logistics plan for the organization
- Proactively develop and manage supply base to ensure best in class quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability.
- Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to supply base
- Work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Issue and maintain purchase orders
- Generate, distribute, follow-up and analyze Requests for Quote
- Negotiation of supplier agreements and T&C’s
- Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
- Assess suppliers capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability
- Schedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements.
- Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
- Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
- Commodity strategy development
- Undertake other duties as determined by the Supply Chain Manager.
- Work with the compliance officer to secure import and export permits
- Arrange and track international and domestic shipments
- Have knowledge of FAR requirements for shipping, such as flagging of carriers, as well as security for vehicle shipments and shipments of arms.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (as demonstrated through experience, training and/or testing)
- Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition including the FAR, DFARS and governing bodies for import and export compliance.
- Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC organizations
- Practical ‘hands on’ attitude with the ability to operate independently
- Currently holds or has the ability to obtain SECRET US Defense clearance
- Ability to work under time constraints in a high paced environment
- Must be able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings and be able to assimilate complex instructions easily. Ability to communicate with all levels of management and staff to establish productive relationships. Superior consultation, diplomacy, influencing and negotiating skills is required. Must possess the ability to explain complex concepts in a way that makes sense to someone less knowledgeable about the topic.
- Demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with, and support overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to the best of their abilities.
- Must promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the organization and its external service providers. Must be tactful, diplomatic, and work with integrity, honesty, and respect for others.
- Must display exceptional listening and analytical skills in order to understand customer concerns and needs with the ability to respond promptly and effectively to those needs.
- High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Must be adaptable and able to prioritize and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative.
Education:
- BS in Supply Chain, Business Administration or related field
Experience:
- 10+ years supply chain and purchasing experience
- 10+ years of experience with logistics management of defense articles, preferable with ground vehicles
- Experience with contract negotiations and delivery planning
- Experience working in a multi-national, multi-organizational and corporate environment
- Experience with supply chain management and purchasing in a highly regulated industry
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint- Highly proficient
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting requirements preferred
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Occasional travel to Europe may be required.
- Purchasing experience supporting large, complex, US Defense programs
Background Prerequisites:
- Must undergo and meet company standards for background check, employment verification, reference checks and controlled substance testing.
- All employment at ARV is contingent upon the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance if the position requires it.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, requires the physical and mental capacity to perform effectively all essential functions. In addition to other demands, the demands of the job include:
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Ability to stand for long periods
BENEFITS Robust medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, life insurance, education reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program
E-VERIFY This employer participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify and Your Rights to Work please visit: https://www.e-verify.gov.
PAY TRANSPARENCY This company abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.35(c), found here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA50
EOE STATEMENT
American Rheinmetall provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or marital status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Please find details here: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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