Logistics Specialist

• Continuously monitor performance against schedule and champion corrective actions, as problems occur, to maximize 100% schedule achievement
• Responsible for Production Scheduling
• Responsible for maintaining a positive working rapport with our customers
• Maintaining the customer systems (i.e. SMART, CSDS) on a daily basis per the customer requirements. (For example: Review delivery information, Respond to shortage tickets, Monitor and reconcile shipping and cum discrepancies, Dispute delivery performance instances that are not valid)
• Review customer 830/862 releases for accuracy and timeliness and communicate changes or problems accordingly
• Review and approve all adjustments to material requirements from the customer
• Initiate premium transportation with the shipping department
• Prepare obsolescence claims / documentation
• Maintain accurate records on customer information (Part number, description, contact phone number) - Maintain manual releases for customers that are not EDI capable
• Maintain business system for part cross reference, scheduled orders, ASN & Carrier default parameters, and customer ship-to information
• Initiate daily shipping orders
• Responsible for weekend and holiday logistics
• Responsible for managing returned product from the customer
• Responsible for collection of cost recoveries due from the customer
• Carry out assigned functions described in Policies, Procedures, and Quality Manuals. Implement IATF procedures and ensure compliance to IATF and MMOG requirements
• FCA SMART support
• Create daily deliveries in current ERP system
• Communicate with customers to enhance capability to meet customer’s expectations.
• Oversee and manage the accuracy of the banks of customer and client information
• Any additional reasonable request deemed necessary by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• AS required or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Planning/Scheduling preferably in the automobile industry
• Prefer APICS certification, or working toward

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Familiarity with OEM customer base and working knowledge of EDI and other customer inventory systems
• Proven customer service skills
• Exemplary computer skills
• Knowledge of ERP systems
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills; Good interpersonal skills to facilitate sound working relationships with employees, carriers and customers
• Strong priority setting, time management and organizational skills