Launch Logistics Planner

MAHLE•Farmington Hills, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Launch Logistics Planner, you will play a key role in supporting new business launches by leading all logistics-related activities prior to Start of Production (SOP). Acting as the primary liaison between customers, manufacturing plants, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, you will ensure that logistics processes, material flows, transportation networks, and system setups are properly established to support a program launch. Once production begins, responsibility is transitioned to the plant operations team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
2+ years of logistics / manufacturing experience.
Demonstrate ability to handle multiple projects in interdisciplinary teams.
Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong initiative and cost awareness.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP, WEB EDI and all Microsoft office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inbound and outbound packaging with packaging engineers on assigned programs.
Ensure cost optimized and secure Inbound/ outbound supply chain settings for new programs.
Ensure lowest possible inventory for assigned programs including consignment implementation.
Fulfill deliverables for all logistics requirements of the project.
Monitor and ensure Material availability in cooperation with Plant and Program Teams.
Update Project Teams on status of all critical path items / ensure focus and escalation of critical issues.
Perform related duties as assigned or as situations dictates.
Keep plant logistics teams informed on program progress and issues - ensure feasibility of logistic settings for plant.
Support Project Commitment and cost avoidance initiatives for Packaging and Logistic Planning.
Ensure timely setup of SAP / EDI for new programs.
Support VSD mapping and consideration in program supply planning.
Inbound Packaging Development and support as assigned.
On-site plant support when required.
Provide logistics cost studies on development & change management projects.
Support / lead continuous improvement initiatives