The Material Planning and Logistic Supervisor will coordinate, plan, and direct all activities related to Material Planning, Inventory, Shipping and Receiving along with ensuring safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals are created and met. They will utilize their extensive knowledge of products, order processing flow, initiating material movement, tracking production, and accounting of schedules in process. The Material Planning and Logistic Supervisor will routinely use the Pipeline Planning Tool to review inventory and develop a plan that incorporates the priority orders.
Responsibilities:
Lead Material Planning, Inventory, Shipping and Receiving teams.
Communicate with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
Ensure adequate materials are available to meet the requirements for each plan, based on the master production schedule and calculated by the Material Resource Planning (MRP) system while supporting inventory and turn goals.
Collect data to create and maintain planning reports and all associated planning logic in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for assigned product families.
Manage major projects within the warehouse for capital investments including Return on Investment (ROI) evaluation, specifying equipment, updating processes, monitoring installations, and train associates to ensure changes are seamless to our customers and achieve desired outcomes.
Hire, train, and supervise direct reports.
Support the Material Planning, Inventory, Shipping and Receiving with day-to-day operations.
Provide expertise in the logistics areas of ordering, in-bound, and out-bound materials.
Cycle count materials to ensure inventory accuracy.
Ensure that logistics conventions comply with purchasing objectives and support conditions set by suppliers for procurement and packaging and by logistics partners for transport and services.
Collaborate with appropriate areas to plan work center capacity requirements based on the order profile (customer requirements) and to schedule/release customer orders into the appropriate work center.
Develop and implement solutions that focus on reducing lead time throughout the value stream and extended supply chain.
Manages and troubleshoots any discrepancies of supplied material with Vendor and End user.
Identify customer or vendor requirements for shipping and receiving.
Select appropriate carriers/truckers to meet operational requirements, both domestic and international, verify the necessary shipping documentation per DOT hazmat requirements is completed.
Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments.
Warranty deliveries on time with the customers.
Ensure all communications are legally correct and reflect ABS's policies and directives and programs.
Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes.
Develop and ensure a safety-first culture.
Promotes customer satisfaction (delivery, quality, cost) within operations.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Adhere to federal and state regulations.
Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Predictable and reliable attendance.
Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Business, or other related fields.
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant material planning and logistics experience.
Minimum of two (2) years leadership experience.
Minimum of one (1) year management experience preferred.
Experience with MRP and ERP systems desired, previous PLEX ERP system preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing process and supply chain management.
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous assignments simultaneously.
Ability to deal with customers and suppliers tactfully and effectively in stressful situations and react appropriately.
Strong technical, communication, customer service, and computer skills.
Knowledge of quality management systems.
Knowledge and experience with ISO 9001, TS 16949, and ISO 14001.
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Organizational skills (i.e., be methodical, organized, and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks at one time).
Key Competencies:
Working Safely: Demonstrates safe behaviors. Aware of potential risks and threats in the workplace.
Focuses on Quality: Drives work results with a quality focus on actions and results.
Decision Making & Analysis: Makes sound decisions based upon a mixture of data-driven analysis, expertise, experience, and judgment; collects relevant information, seeking input from others, and identifies connections and/or root causes of problems.
Takes Initiative: Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles and opposition.
Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish team goals and organizational objectives.
Develops and Manages Employees: Actively develops knowledge, skills and abilities of employees to leverage high performance.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment can be moderately loud.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, colors on prints, and/or operate field instruments/equipment.
Must work rotating shift schedule.
Must be able to bend, lift, stretch, stoop, push, pull, stand, and carry as needed to inspect, service, and operate machinery, equipment, and gauges.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching.
Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines and inspect parts produced.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time.
Able to complete physically demanding work.
The ability to respond quickly to sounds.
The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.
The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
Why Join Us
American Battery Solutions (ABS) provides comprehensive 100% employer paid benefit plans to employees and their family, competitive salary and retirement program. ABS employs a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Benefits Overview
Paid time off includes 4 weeks, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
Voluntary benefits offerings.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Referral Program.
Employee development and career growth opportunities.
About Us
American Battery Solutions Inc. ("ABS") is a manufacturer of advanced batteries for commercial, fleet, and industrial on- and off-road vehicles. Located in the heart of the U.S. automotive region with facilities in Michigan and Ohio. In 2023, ABS was acquired by Komatsu, a world leader in construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment in support of Komatsu's 2050 carbon neutrality goal. ABS continues to operate as an independent entity serving Komatsu applications while continuing to expand and grow our core commercial, fleet and industrial business.
As we have grown, ABS has assembled a world-class team of dedicated and experienced engineers. This team is equipped with a deep understanding of high-voltage, automotive-grade battery systems from concept development and prototyping, to testing and validation, to high-volume production. We pride ourselves on developing a diverse team of next generation battery experts.
The Location - Lake Orion
American Battery Solutions Headquarters and Innovation Center is located in the heart of South-East Michigan in Orion Township. Orion Township is a Pure Michigan Trail Town that has a long-standing dedication to enhancing trails and pathways in its community, which is home to the Polly Ann Trail, Paint Creek Trail, and Iron Belle Trail. The township boasts more than 50 miles of trails. Southeast Michigan also boasts some of the best eating around! Whether your interest is in furthering your education, enjoying one of the many regional sporting events, or enjoying the vast outdoors that Michigan has to offer, you'll be at the center of it here!
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