Container Cost Estimator

GM•Warren, MI

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The Logistics and Container Program Integration Engineer role will direct and coordinate the activities required to ensure on time delivery of Logistics and Container cost estimates at a GM optimal cost for current and Future Product Programs (Vehicle /Powertrain). Work involves a great deal of integration and initiative with Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Logistics, Containers, Plants, Suppliers and Program Teams. You will act as a liaison between purchasing, engineering, warehousing/manufacturing, logistics and suppliers to resolve issues and to provide support. . What You’ll Do Develop future program Container investment commitments Integration of Container plan and estimate with cross functional organizations including: Manufacturing Engineering, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Program Teams, and the plants Support the TEC process in balancing lowest total cost to GM Development and analyze future program plans for specialized containers Support the development, analysis, and implementation of cost savings initiatives, including alternative container designs, level of assembly, bundling, and supplier footprint optimization Perform cost and cube analysis for alternative transportation modes Perform part nesting studies to optimize container density Perform business case analysis to aid in the selection of appropriate containers, logistics modes and equipment type, allocations, and supplier footprint in support of Product Program estimates. Support Purchasing by providing alternatives for reducing Container investment Support Purchasing by providing Container plan estimates Respond to critical capacity studies by analyzing current assets against future requirements.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field required
5+ years related experience required
Strong systems and MS Office skills, particularly MGO, APM, MOR, and advanced Excel
High analytical capability where problems are ambiguous and complex
High level of oral and written communication skills
High level of interpersonal skills
Ability to both work independently and as a member of teams
Ability to lead a project from start to finish
Detail oriented and data driven
Capability to provide strategic vision for future Container program plans
Energetic and passionate to find solutions to complex supply chain problems
Able to work independently with minimal direction
Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure; able to make a quick decision
Strong working knowledge of Container system sizing and engineering
Basic working knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Engineering

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of the Manufacturing Planning Study process
Working knowledge of Teamcenter and VisMockUp
Knowledge of container design types and cost drivers

Responsibilities

Develop future program Container investment commitments
Integration of Container plan and estimate with cross functional organizations including: Manufacturing Engineering, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Program Teams, and the plants
Support the TEC process in balancing lowest total cost to GM
Development and analyze future program plans for specialized containers
Support the development, analysis, and implementation of cost savings initiatives, including alternative container designs, level of assembly, bundling, and supplier footprint optimization
Perform cost and cube analysis for alternative transportation modes
Perform part nesting studies to optimize container density
Perform business case analysis to aid in the selection of appropriate containers, logistics modes and equipment type, allocations, and supplier footprint in support of Product Program estimates.
Support Purchasing by providing alternatives for reducing Container investment
Support Purchasing by providing Container plan estimates
Respond to critical capacity studies by analyzing current assets against future requirements.