Job description

To ensure that strategic processes are in place, with tactical standard work and job assignments, to enable operational and production continuity with material availability. To ensure logistics support to ensure the control and introduction of new products and trial parts. Takes a coordinating lead, working closely with internal and external parties to ensure supply of materials is in place to satisfy production requirements. This role Is the primary stakeholder for the Logistics team in the Engineering Change Control processes. Able to deliver efficient, effective and flexible solutions to meet production and testing requirements related to material availability.

This role holds people and budgetary management responsibilities dependent on the size and structure of the organization.

Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Development

∙ Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice Material Follow Up and Engineering Change Control vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance General and Task Management

∙ Ensure that material strategy and processes are in place and work effectively in order to ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimum stock levels, while optimizing costs

∙ Take ownership of material planning issues that arise, including over or under delivery and take any follow up actions especially in the event of material shortages that affect production

∙ Seek and recommend solutions to overcome issues arising in order to meet production requirements and address operational risks

∙ Design, develop and implement flexible solutions to aid business efficiency, drive process improvements and add value

∙ Support continuous improvement initiatives

∙ Ensure that professional and consistent material availability processes are applied across the business

∙ Ensure that any Material Follow Up system (MFU) or IT system in place is effective and that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required

∙ Investigate and implement system enhancement initiatives

∙ Oversee processes of the 3PL Provider supporting the LOC operations to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time

∙ Ensure that new product introduction and trial programs strategy and processes are in place for the LOC and work effectively in order to ensure material supply meets scheduled trial requirements, and containment of new product inventory without interruption or delay.

∙ Participate as a primary stakeholder in the NPI Change Control meetings, Trial Production and New Product Introduction activities

∙ Take overall responsibility for obsolete parts process and ensure business is left with minimum liability and minimal waste

∙ Oversee labeling processes to ensure correct parts/finished assemblies reach correct customers at the correct time

∙ Ensure strategic and operational information, reports and metrics are available to share with others in the business as and when required

∙ Report on achievement of targets and identify any corrective action

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

∙ Relevant degree preferred

∙ Significant experience of working in a materials planning role and managing the smooth supply of materials in line with production requirements and budget, ideally within automotive or manufacturing

∙ Expert knowledge and understanding of a variety of manufacturing and automotive processes and components and of supply chain management

∙ Experience in handling supplier relationships

∙ Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills

∙ Good working knowledge and experience of using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems or similar

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∙ Experience of delivering results through cross-functional working

∙ Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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