Job overview
Under general supervision, this position manages the Mercedes-Benz Logistics Center (MLC) and the contracted Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) of the MLC. Provides the exchange of all relevant information between MBUSI and all LSPs at the MLC, acting as a part of the MBUSI EDL Management Team to ensure proper implementation of MBUSI directives and communication in regards to the LSP. Conducts structured reviews of the LSP’s achievement of MBUSI’s and the LSP’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Duties and responsibilities
Assume responsibility for operational support of the LSP during MBUSI’s daily production.
Communicate general and/or technical information, both verbally and in writing, to and from the LSPs.
Ensure that the LSP works to achieve the goals of MBUSI Supply Chain Operations, Material Planning, and MLC Planning in order to continually improve, advance, and grow.
Lead problem solving activities for exception handling and towards achievement of maximum inventory accuracy.
Develop methods, train personnel, monitor and verify that exceptions reporting is accurate, timely, and includes the proper distribution and escalation.
Prepare planning options for exceptions handling, evaluation of cost-efficiency and proof analysis of both and information for required reports.
Track Key Performance Indicators of the LSPs in order to provide effective production support including but not limited to: scheduling and prioritization of unloads for Receipt and Put Away, performing audits for maximizing inventory accuracy, problem solving and resolution of exceptions, minimizing missing parts and/or downtime, accurate and timely deliveries to the plants, sequencing accuracy, etc.
Ensure that the LSPs develop and track their own KPIs which are necessary to support MBUSI Operations with ongoing Continuous Improvement. Provide escalation of potential shortages, personnel concerns, safety topics, or any other topics or concerns that may have the potential to impact MBUSI Operations to MBUSI Management as necessary.
Work as a part of project groups or task forces and contribute to the development/exchange of Lessons Learned and Best Practices.
Perform year end physical inventories or inventory migrations, container counts, missing parts reviews, yard audits, process audits, layout planning, practical problem solving, brainstorming, etc.
Work in any of three shifts when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum level of education

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in (Choose all the apply):
Supply Chain/Operations Management | Business Administration | |
Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Experience
A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):
Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Management environment within an automotive or automotive related manufacturing setting
Required skills
Working knowledge of SAP
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)
Ability to work any of three shifts
Preferred skills
A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in a Logistics, Warehousing, or Supply Chain Management environment within an automotive or automotive related manufacturing setting

Contract Details
Shift: Night Shift / Monday - Friday / 6pm - 2pm (Must be willing to work across all shifts
Weekly OT: Possibly up to 2 hours per day
Weekend Work: Saturday's possible when production is running
Contract End Date: Approximately 2/1/2024
Pay Rate: $20 - 40/hr
Benefits: After 60 days / Vacation, Holidays, Uniforms available after 90 days