Logistics Principal Specialist

What Makes a Honda, is Who Makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint."

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

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.

Key Accountabilities

• 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 countermeasure 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.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Business or Supply Chain related degree or other relevant work experience

Minimum Experience:

• 8+ years relevant experience

Other Job-Specific Skills:

• 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

Job Dimensions

No. of Direct Reports: 0

No. of Indirect Reports: 359

Financial Dimensions: $8M lead local budge set/reporting for 3PLs

Decisions Expected

• Evaluate Key Performance Indicator targets related to 3PL operations and explain gaps.
• Evaluate budget actuals and explain gaps.
• Lead, direct, monitor and support 3PL leadership to meet company objectives.

Working Conditions

• Position is a mixture of open office environment and going to the spot: trailer yard, warehouse or production floor.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with demanding and critical deadlines
• Expected to work between 40-50 hours per week.
• Minimal travel requirements

What Differentiates Honda and Makes Us an Employer of Choice?

Total Rewards:

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.