Logistics Principal Specialist

Honda Dev. and Mfg. of Am.,LLC•Marysville, OH

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Management Operations Department is responsible for the oversight, standardization, and technical leadership of the internal material handling operations at the Honda automobile powertrain and final assembly sites across North America. The CLC will drive direction with Contracted Logistics Leadership to ensure daily, monthly, and yearly targets are met then root cause and countermeasures applied when gaps occur. Responsible to assist the department in achieving strategic objectives, manage related KPIs, personnel, and performance to support and promote Honda’s long-term objectives related to the transition to BEV. Network with business partners outside of core department to break down barriers and link 3PL leadership and stakeholders for greater output.

Requirements

Business or Supply Chain related degree or other relevant work experience
8+ years relevant experience
Critical problem solving and decision-making skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize tasks/ projects in order of importance
Willingness to take initiative
Solid organizational skills.
Relationship building, people leadership and development
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Good understanding of parts flow, logistics, and delivery systems from a production aspect

Responsibilities

Manages a team of 25+ indirect 3PL to ensure Receiving and Delivery processes meet the Plant daily production requirements, while meeting both Plant and Department Safety, Quality, and Delivery KPIs.
Taking accountability of the 3PL and address medium to high complexity problems with team members and communicates progress & gaps with Department and Division leaders.
Drives initiatives which align with SCM strategy and manages Contracted Logistic Companies operational performance including safety, receiving, delivery, return flow, and shipping processes.
Track, communicate, root cause and counteract KPI gaps across 3PL business.
Lead for department initiatives such as business plan, FSI (loss elimination) to gain or share knowledge, promote continuous improvement and foster engagement.
Manage professional communication networks with other production departments to collaboration activity and close business gaps between departments.
Demonstrate solid base of operational knowledge, using experience and knowledge to continually improve efficiency and effectiveness of task within area of expertise.
Execute activities/tasks to achieve strategic objectives.