Material Planning & Logistic Manager

Job Summary

MP&L Manager are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the material supply chain process. The Material Planning & Logistics teams work to provide a synchronous flow of materials to plant & its customer at an affordable cost.

Key Detailed Responsibilities

· MP&L Manager are the drivers of standardization and continuous improvement in the material supply chain process. The Material Planning & Logistics teams work to provide a synchronous flow of materials to plant & its customer at an affordable cost.

· This position will directly lead team of around 2-3 engineers and supervisors.

· Position is expected to develop the team for handling all the processes of incoming and outgoing material/vehicles

· Responsible for the daily material handling functions for the facility and for the department

· Ensure proper material flow from receiving dock, to warehouse storage location, to the production line feed location, to the delivery of finished product/vehicles to dealerships/customers

· Ensure compliance to all custom and local regulations for material procurement activities

· Coordinate with RMA (ADC) for kit shipments as per production and order schedule

· Waste management and coordinate scrapping process

· Provide direction and support in the allocation of resources in order to appropriately cover material handling responsibilities

· Support Ford Production System and synchronous material flow through lean manufacturing practices Coach Safety, Quality and Productivity to ensure objectives are met through following standardized work

· Ensure efficient and timely supply of parts/material to production lines

· Continuous Improvement in material handling process for cost reduction, safety and efficiency point of view

· Build Team Leader and Team Member capability

· Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks

· Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents

· Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends

· Accountable for material inventory, related cost and accuracy of material documents

· Plan and organize the MP&L related equipment tools for efficient operation

· Implement WMS or similar control systems

· Ensure timely clearance of consignments / shipments

Education Knowledge and Requirements

· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Industrial Operations, Supply Chain Management or Warehouse Management

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

· This position need to work across of business / department / function and

require for travel within country intermittently

· Strategic Thinking, Innovative or Creative Thinking, Knowledge of business Environment, Concern for Accuracy and Details

· knowledge of the Supply Chain, Custom clearance and shipment processes, Leadership skill, Incoterms, Custom documentations, related rules and regulations, Systematic Thinking

· Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles

· Safety and MP&L experience preferred

· Knowledge of constraint management principles

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· Capable of assigning work to unionized hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms of safety, quality, and throughput

· Strong organizational and administrative skills

· Ability to multi-task

· Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills