Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process EngineerBlythewood, South CarolinaFull TimeIdeal Candidate - Logisitics JIS at an OEM
- 8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred
- Experience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required.
- Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environments.
- Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow planning.
- 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.
Location & Travel Expectations:
- This role will be based out of the location in Blythewood, SC
- This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events.
- Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
What you'll bring
We expect all employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You'll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You'll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:
- 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 degree.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred
- Experience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required.
- Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environments.
- Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow planning.
- Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements, including safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex processes.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-technology environment.
- Managing the awarding of suppliers for equipment.
- Coordinating the implementation in line with SOP requirements
- Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving successful execution of JIT/JIS logistics strategies.
Skills and Certifications JIT/JIS process managementAutomotiveMinimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management 
