Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Engineering
5+ years in a managerial role within Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Experience in the automation industry (OEM or Tier I)
Familiarity with JIT & JIS environments
Strong communication skills across professional levels
Proficient in MS Office and SAP
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and process understanding
Responsibilities
Serve as primary logistics contact for customer inquiries
Identify root causes of supplier shortages and report findings
Analyze customer production plans and ensure information alignment
Manage interactions among supply base and planning teams
Track logistics performance and propose improvement strategies
Assist in creating and reviewing logistics policies
Develop and implement logistics plans to meet production needs
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Time Off
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Supportive team environment
Strong diversity culture
Community outreach activities
Full Job Description
Job Title: Supply Chain Manager (Logistics)
Country: United States
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Position Summary:
Guarantee 100% delivery reliability to the customer on basis of low stocks, supplier's reliability and logistics cost reduction. Develop, manage, and enhance logistics concepts as well as processes and optimize logistics performance.
What you can look forward to as the Supply Chain Manager:
Be first contact to the customer on logistics topics for local customer inquiries and coordinate with the customer on delivery schedules and transportation of product to customer.
Detect root cause of eventual supplier shortages and report lessons learned to the management team
Review customer production plans and liaise cross functionality to establish an equal level of information for all parties involved.
Manage the interfaces between and to the supply base, material planners, material coordinators and engineering change to order.
Monitor performance, develop plans to improve the delivery and supply performance as well as all plant logistics processes and implement measures for improvement.
Assist in the development and review of ZFFCN policies and procedures.
Develop and implement an overall logistics plan to support production requirements with regard to equipment, staff, and space requirements as well as to promote low cost, high inventory turns and a safe, efficient material flow.
Implement and use the standards, policies and processes defined by global/regional cross function.
Develop an annual goals plan and report results on a regular basis.
Supervise, appraise and develop assigned personnel.
Your Profile as a Supply Chain Manager:
Degree in Logistics and or Supply Chain Management or Business Engineering
5+ Years of Professional Experience as a Manager in the field of Logistics or Supply Chain Management
Experience in the automation industry (OEM or Tier I) as well as in a JIT & JIS Environment.
Proven communication skills with people of all professional levels
Profound PC skills (MS Office) and solid knowledge as well as experience with SAP
Proven leadership skills and an excellent process understanding as well as integrative character
Fluent English
Why you should choose ZF Foxconn in Alabama:
Annual Incentive Plan
Paid Time Off
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
A supportive collaborative team environment
A strong diversity culture
Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities
Be part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now! Not Eligible for Sponsorship.
