Supply chain and logistics consultant
position type: independent consultant/ independent service provider (not w2)
locations: mexico
travel required: 85-100%
industry: automotive
our consultants are industry experts providing tactical operational wins to oems and t1 suppliers via extensive industry knowledge critical thinking and problem-solving abilities and a passion for making hands-on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly.
* 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 of concepts with suppliers customers and other departments
* alignment with cross-functional project team.
* 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.
requirements
* 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.
* bachelors degree in supply chain engineering operations or other related fields.
* strong analytical and conceptual skills and ability to communicate effectively with client customers at all organizational levels.
* strong oral and written communication and documentation skills including presentation skills (ms excel ms visio ms powerpoint etc.)
* strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
* 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.
* previous consulting experience preferred
benefits
* intellectually stimulating engagements driving p&l results for oems and t1s globally.
* well-established:
o first project deployed in 2001
o over 1000 completed projects
o 250 clients
o global footprint: servicing 28 countries
ambe is a triple-certified w/mbe (woman and minority owned business) diversity supplier continuing to grow its ecosystem and extend their expertise globally. We bring the right resource for supplier development high-impact project management holistic cost savings lean manufacturing and quality systems/problem solving solutions.
quality logistics & production crisis management / critical situations cost reduction hr services