Director - Material Planning & Logistics

7 days ago

Auburn Hills, United States AM General LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith

We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conducting negotiations with transportation carriers to secure cost-effective contracts and possessing a comprehensive understanding of delivery methods and required equipment
  • Oversee corporate management of all military shipments and ensuring full compliance with shipping regulations, including HAZMAT and ITAR for international deliveries
  • Ensure overall system integrity regarding inventory levels and the accuracy of the bill of materials
  • Ensure the planning, tracking, and delivery of parts/goods into AMG’s production facilities
  • Proactively communicate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of such components
  • Develop reports to track on-time delivery of parts and any exceptions
  • Lead cross-functional engagement to drive resolution of any exceptions to ensure timely delivery of parts/goods; escalate potential risks of components not arriving on time and lead resolution
  • Coordinate closely with our facilities’ Material Control teams to ensure production continuity and evaluate potential future production scenarios; identify risks from a part lead time or supplier throughput capacity perspective
  • Develop continuous improvement strategies to streamline material planning operations
  • Lead material planning team to utilize SAP as the source of truth for all anticipated material receipt dates
  • Work with IS&S to continuously improve material planning reporting functions utilizing SAP data
  • Identify potential issues with the Bill of Materials
  • Negotiate cost-effective contracts with transportation carriers
  • Understand and manage delivery methods and required equipment
  • Manage domestic and international freight
  • Monitor transportation costs and adjust the carrier pool as required
  • Develop continuous improvement strategies to streamline logistics operations
  • Manage all corporate military shipments
  • Ensure compliance with shipping regulations, including HAZMAT and ITAR for international deliveries
  • Obtain legal review and approval for AMG transportation
  • Ensure all shipments meet ITAR and federal regulations
  • Maintain daily/weekly operating reports
  • Track department performance against the budget
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Perform periodic process reviews and employee skills evaluations
  • Disposition of obsolete and defective materials
  • Provide training and monitor employee development
  • Supervises AM General’s material planning and logistics team members

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Supply Chain, or a related field is preferred
  • 5+ years in a leadership role
  • 5+ years of experience in the transportation industry
  • 10 years of experience in materials, supply chain, or a related field is required
  • 5+ years of supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated leadership in logistics
  • Proven ability to develop strong relations with suppliers
  • Strong accuracy and organizational skills, including problem-solving abilities
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency in MS Office software
  • Experience with SAP is required
  • Familiarity with government-based systems such as GFM and WAWF is necessary
  • Strong customer service skills

PHYSICAL EFFORT

  • Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
  • Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
  • Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
  • Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
  • Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
  • Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
  • Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
  • Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
  • Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises This position will be at TEC but may require some travel to the plants
  • Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
  • Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately. This position will require good communication and paying attention to detail.
  • Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
  • Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
  • Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

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