Logistics Specialist

Bosch Group • Shoreham, MI

3d

About The Position

Responsible for logistics planning for one or more value streams. This includes forecasting, supplier planning, customer planning and inventory management. Understand customer requirements, both short term and long term. Communicate to the organization anything that may need action—i.e. customer shutdowns, significant increases or decreases in requirements, etc. Ensure supplier releases are accurate and being sent as planned. Notify the organization of anything of concern—i.e. past due status, supplier shutdown or other production interruption, stop ship notifications, supplier capacity constraints, etc. Communicate customer requirements and supplier constraints to the production areas. Provide logistical expertise during new product launches and engineering changes. Procure material from a list of supplier—both internal and external to the plant. Activities would include delivery tracking, expediting and logistical supplier development. Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities to achieve both plant and LOG targets. Manage and monitor desired material components parameters to optimize inventory levels while still supporting planned production.

Requirements

• Proven experience in customer and/or supplier planning – 5+ years
• Strong SAP knowledge in planning – customer and supplier
• Sound MS Office skills-specifically with Excel
• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, attention to detail and communication skills
• Demonstrated proactive approach and results orientation.
• Drive for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in any relevant function desired, equivalent years of relevant and directly related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Logistics planning for one or more value streams, including forecasting, supplier planning, customer planning, and inventory management.
• Understanding and communicating customer requirements (short-term and long-term) to the organization, including potential issues like shutdowns or requirement changes.
• Ensuring accuracy of supplier releases and communicating any concerns such as past due status, production interruptions, stop ship notifications, or supplier capacity constraints.
• Communicating customer requirements and supplier constraints to production areas.
• Providing logistical expertise for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Procuring material from internal and external suppliers, including delivery tracking, expediting, and supplier development.
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement activities to meet plant and LOG targets.
• Managing and monitoring material components parameters to optimize inventory levels while supporting planned production.

What This Job Offers

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