Logistics Planner

Logistics PlannerAre you interested in being part of an innovative, growing company with a family oriented culture? Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) is hiring in Auburn, AL!We are looking for a Logistics Planner with manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive field.RAPA offers the following benefits:Primary & Secondary medical coverageSupplemental Insurance coverageDental coverage401-K with a company matchPaid time off11 Paid Holidays per yearPotential Bonus opportunitiesCompany paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverageEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:Planning and implementation of logistics concepts and material flowsPrepares the logistics concepts for new projects and for changes in current projectsAttend Project meetings and support in Logistics related topicsConception, development and sourcing of loading carriers and packaging suppliersAnalysis and evaluation of customer-specific receivablesCollaboration in interdisciplinary project teams to achieve strategic corporate goalsPlanning and conceptual design of "internal" logistics and of material flows within production hallsIndependently responsible for the preparation and adherence to the budget in the relevant area of responsibilityResponsible for maintaining and updating VP Packaging Instructions.Responsible for maintaining and updating PD Packaging Instructions.Responsible for supplier communication and management.The jobholder is responsible for compliance with the environmental and occupational safety regulations as well as all relevant official and legal regulationsUnderstanding and tracking tariff policiesResponsible for packaging inventoryOther duties as assigned.Skills, Education and Experience:Successfully completed studies in business economies with a focus on logistics or comparable education / other professional qualifications (business or supply chain)Ideally multiple years of experience in the automotive sector as well as in logisticsCost and responsibility awareness as well as a systematic and structured working processesAbility to work in a teamBasic Skills in ERP-SoftwareWell above normal verbal and written communication skills.Articulate, professional appearance and use of time management.Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment.Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.