Logistics Planner

Brose • Auburn Hills, MI

18h

About The Position

The Logistics Planner creates and implements logistics concepts for door modules, seats, window regulators, drive systems, and/or latch assemblies. The role covers JIT/JIS and batch production from acquisition through start of production. It works with quality, manufacturing, plant planning, IT, facilities, and headquarters to develop concept alternatives that meet customer specifications. The planner develops supplier packaging concepts, supports supplier decisions using the Landed Cost method, facilitates Value Stream Mapping workshops using Lean methods and total cost of ownership, and collaborates with customers on finished-goods packaging and freight concepts. The position also calculates and budgets costs for program launches and design changes. Up to 50% travel to Brose production locations in the US and Mexico is expected, depending on the project phase.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Logistics Engineering from a four-year college or university, or equivalent experience and/or training.
• Three to five years of experience in a logistics department planning program launches.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Advanced SAP knowledge, including MM, WM, QM, and PP.
• Knowledge of logistics planning tools and material flow.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement logistics concepts for door modules, seats, window regulators, drive systems, and/or latch assemblies for JIT/JIS and batch production, from acquisition through start of production.
• Generate logistics concept alternatives in cooperation with quality, manufacturing, plant planning, IT, facilities, and headquarters, considering customer specifications.
• Develop supplier packaging concepts that meet quality, cost, and material-flow expectations.
• Collaborate with purchasing on supplier decisions using the Landed Cost method.
• Facilitate Value Stream Mapping workshops using Lean methods and total cost of ownership.
• Collaborate with customers to design, evaluate, and implement finished-goods packaging and freight concepts.
• Calculate and budget costs for program launches and design changes.
• Travel to Brose production locations in the US and Mexico, up to 50% depending on project phase.

Benefits

• Competitive performance-based compensation.
• Health insurance and comprehensive medical and insurance benefits.
• Educational assistance.
• Community outreach, family, and sporting events.
• Flexible working hours.
• Development programs, training, international or regional assignments, and tailored career paths.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level