Senior Supply Chain Strategist

Logistics Expertise Needed Job Type: Independent Consultant Locations: Mexico Travel Required: 85-100% Industry: Automotive We are seeking a seasoned Logistics professional to join our team as an Independent Consultant. As a key member of our Supply Chain team, you will leverage your expertise in Logistics to drive business growth and optimize operations. Investigating supply methods including (but not limited to) transportation, packaging, source of supply, and material flow for new or existing suppliers. Developing, maintaining, and reviewing concepts with suppliers, customers, and other departments. Alignment with cross-functional project teams. Performing quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact to logistics costs and structure. Initiating and implementing process improvements through innovative creative ideas. Develops, maintains, and reviews concepts with suppliers and customers. Coordinates and executes scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning systems. Assesses and identifies inventory needs as relates to Materials/Resource Planning for future projected Manufacturing forecast. Coordinates input on material shortages. Identifies and reacts to material plans that do not meet customer requirements. Monitors implementation of corrective action plans. Assists in effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the master schedule, cycle time, production capacity, hardware/tooling availability and status of schedules. Monitors supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system and collaborate with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans. Coordinates the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues and production capacity. Ensures timely shipments to all customers and prepares and implements work orders and plans as required. Required Skills and Qualifications Previous Consulting or Contract Experience required. 10+ years of Logistics Experience (3PL and MP&L) in Automotive, Manufacturing, or other related industries. 10+ years of experience with forecasting, production planning and overall production processes related to supply chain. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or other related fields. Experience with using or implementing supply chain solutions (ERP, planning solutions, sourcing solutions). Experience leading small teams or delivering projects or programs. Experience prioritizing tasks and managing assignments in a collaborative team environment. Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration or related, preferred. ERP and SAP experience required.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970