Global Logistics Manager

4 weeks ago

Detroit, Michigan, United States Forestown Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Logistics Manager to lead our finished vehicles and spare parts distribution network. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics, supply chain management, and transportation, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement logistics processes, systems, and partnerships to enable efficient operations and minimize vehicle repair downtimes.
  • Lead a team of logistics professionals to ensure seamless execution of logistics operations across our network of US workshops, distribution centers, warehouses, and holding/storage locations.
  • Investigate current global supply chain trends and implement solutions to optimize our company's entire supply chain and distribution network.
  • Oversee freight shipments, schedule routes, track orders, and ensure adequate product storage and distribution.
  • Monitor transportation costs and compliance with all shipping requirements and regulations.
  • Liaise directly with our company's US Service Operations Manager to lead materials management and planning practices for key elements such as supplier performance, container management, packaging, quality, damage claims, on-time delivery, inventory turns, inventory record integrity, warehousing, PFEP, obsolescence, and running change management.
  • Manage cycle counting process and establish relevant policies to maintain strict inventory control and accurate records.
  • Monitor and measure inventory levels to avoid excess inventory, aging inventory, and obsolescence.
  • Acute focus on adherence of US importing requirements and customs compliance.
  • Identify, onboard, and manage FVL service providers; liaise with Purchasing on all quotations and bids.
  • Build new, and strengthen existing, 3PL partnerships.
  • Successfully lead negotiations with suppliers to achieve safety, cost, quality, delivery, and performance objectives.
  • Utilize supplier performance and cost data to develop and implement action plans to drive supplier performance and cost improvement.
  • Recommend improvements to existing or planned vehicle and spare parts logistics processes.
  • Review impact of logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, production volumes, carriers, or modes of transportation and advise on process and/or flow optimization.
  • Direct oversight and mitigation of premium fright moves (expedites).
  • Coordinate special vehicle shipments for demonstrations, auto shows, and special events.
  • Drive continuous improvement processes - eliminating waste wherever possible.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain management, or operations.
  • Proficiency with English and Chinese languages, with either as native language.
  • A minimum of 10 years' working experience in automotive logistics, supply chain, or transportation functions. Experience in importing and customs required.
  • Understanding of OEM vehicle and/or parts transportation tactics.
  • In-depth knowledge of logistics processes, including freight forwarding and transporting vehicles and automotive parts by air, sea, road, and rail.
  • Aptitude for monitoring supplier performance through scorecards, metrics, KPIs, and similar methods.
  • Strong negotiator. Proven experience conducting RFQs and bids.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA strongly preferred.
  • Working-level packaging experience in expendable and returnable dunnage, ocean containers, etc.
  • Experience with US parts distributors and current parts supply trends.
  • Strong inventory control skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of FVL transportation and logistics service providers.
  • Understanding of global port and rail infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with Lean principles and practices.

This position is open for Remote work, although preferred to be based nearby the San Francisco or San Jose areas.

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