Logistics Planner (54527)
Duncan, US, 29334
Objective of Job
- Plan, implement, support, and improve logistics processes at the site in coordination with central logistics planning.
- Attend and plan Engineering Change activities,
- Participate in logistics capacity and resource planning for the relevant plant..
- Lead simpler logistics projects and carry out logistics planning in the site and/or the carline project, participate, in more complex logistics projects at the site.
- Plan, describe, optimize, and implement logistics processes according to the best practice approach, views and planning guidelines
Principal Activities
Strategy and standards:
- Participate in collecting data for capacity and resource planning for the relevant plant
- Make simple feasibility studies and sit examinations from a logistics point of view.
- Participate in macro and micro value streams as a planning basis
Planning and industrial manufacture:
- Participate in planning and implementing provision concepts in production, material flow, and packaging concepts for a carline project and/or across the sites in coordination with central logistics planning.
- Determine necessary storage levels and storage options according to the standards/guidelines (high rack, marketing, supermarket, JIS picking, block warehouse, AULA) and their regular optimization after changes.
- Apply standard systems and standard planning tools for storage levels, FIFO buffers, route planning and necessary Kanban buffers.
- Show the capacity utilization of storage levels over the timeline and work out recommended action.
- Ensure clear, updated marking of sources, reductions, routes, stops, etc, at the plant; regularly check and ensure adherence to logistics standards.
- Identify, recommend, and carry out/check process improvements in the logistics area.
- Participate in working out integrated process optimization and ensure implementation by taking organizational and/or EDP action.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED or Associates degree in logistics
- Automotive Logistics experience for 1-2 years
- Working knowledge of material flow planning and lean manufacturing
- Microsoft Office - Excel intermediate to advanced level
- Process oriented mindset
Company Benefits
- Competitive Pay Structure
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Great Paid Time off and Holidays
- Company Match 401k Program
Nearest Major Market: Spartanburg
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina