Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer

Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer_Blythewood, SC_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Sr. Specialist, Logistics JIT/JIS Process Engineer
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Blythewood, SC
Base Salary: $110,000 to $135,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Automotive
Job Category: Materials Management - Supply Chain

Job Description: 
Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:
* JIT/JIS Process and Equipment Development: Plan and develop Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) processes, concepts, and equipment to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of modules from suppliers to the point of fit on the assembly line. 
* Material Flow Management: Manage and optimize both manual and automated material flow processes, covering the entire path from supplier facilities to dock doors and through internal logistics to the final point of use in production. 
* Supplier Collaboration: Collaborate closely with JIT/JIS suppliers in the automotive industry to resolve delivery and quality issues, ensuring stable and efficient supply chain operations. 
* Automated Unloading Systems: While the design and implementation of automated unloading systems for trailers is the responsibility of assembly planning, logistics plays a key role in aligning the premises and timing requirements in a cross-functional team to ensure seamless integration into the overall material flow. 
* Product Planning Integration: Align logistics strategies with product planning to synchronize production schedules with material availability, ensuring seamless coordination between planning and execution. 
* Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including logistics, production, planning, and supplier management—to successfully execute JIT/JIS strategies and ensure alignment across all departments involved in the end-to-end material flow. 
* Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Drive continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing lead times, enhancing supplier performance, and optimizing logistics processes from supplier origin to final assembly fit. 

What you’ll bring: 
* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on the automotive industry. An equivalent amount of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred
* Experience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required. 
* Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environments. 
* Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow planning. 
* Comprehensive knowledge of compliance requirements, including safety, quality, and regulatory standards. 
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize complex processes. 
* Effective communication and teamwork skills. 
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-technology environment. 
* Managing the awarding of suppliers for equipment. 
* Coordinating the implementation in line with SOP requirements 
* Proven ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, driving successful execution of JIT/JIS logistics strategies. 

What you'll gain:
Competitive insurance including:
*Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans

401(k) program with:
*An employer match and immediate vesting

Generous Paid Time Off including:
*20 days planned PTO, as accrued
*40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
*Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
*Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Skills and Certifications: 
*JIT/JIS process management
*Automotive
*Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain management

Compensation
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Yes

Candidate Details:
*7+ to 10 years experience
*Seniority Level - Associate
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate:
* Logisitics JIS at an OEM 
* 8 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, or JIT/JIS process management within the automotive industry preferred
* Experience and knowledge of VDA, ISO and other standards and regulations for the automotive industry. Experience in performing process AUDITs is required. 
* Strong understanding of Change Management principles, including steering and evaluating Change requests, and their application in automotive environments. 
* Experience with route optimization and traffic management tools/software (e.g., TMS, WMS), JIS logistics, and/or material flow planning. 
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# Have you directly worked with automotive suppliers to manage JIT/JIS deliveries, resolve delivery or quality issues, and ensure uninterrupted production support?
# Have you led cross-functional teams involving logistics, production, planning, and suppliers to implement logistics processes, material flow improvements, or change management initiatives?
# Do you have at least 8 years of experience managing JIT/JIS logistics, supply chain, or material flow operations within an automotive manufacturing environment?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Blythewood, SC (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):