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