Logistics Area Leader A-Shift

Magna International•Liberty, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Magna is seeking a Logistics Area Leader to support material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supplier relationships to ensure customer demand is met while maintaining efficient inventory levels and uninterrupted production operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field preferred
5+ years of experience in program planning, scheduling, logistics, or supply chain operations in the automotive industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of inventory management, Lean Manufacturing, Kanban, JIT, and logistics operations
Experience using ERP, MRP/MPS, EDI, and other supply chain management systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

APICS certification is a plus
Experience with continuous improvement, Kanban systems, FIFO, PFEP, or Kaizen activities is preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate production schedules, releases, and forecasts with suppliers and internal teams
Monitor inventory levels and proactively address supply chain risks that could impact production or customer deliveries
Analyze material demand and consumption trends to support production requirements
Work closely with Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to support customer requirements
Manage supplier relationships, delivery performance, and material availability
Maintain ERP, MRP, and EDI systems to support planning and inventory accuracy
Support continuous improvement initiatives involving inventory management, Kanban systems, and supply chain optimization
Lead and support material planning, inventory analysis, and logistics operations