Head of Logistics at MAHLE Filter Systems North America, Inc. in Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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The Head of Logistics is a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, serving as a true business partner to the Plant Manager. The overall objective is to develop short-term and long-term strategic plans for this function to drive continuous improvement through improved efficiency, cost reduction and/ or improved service delivery while achieving of all elements of our customer scorecards. Areas of Focus will be:

• Strategy: Develop the vision / roadmap to support long-term strategy and future growth of the organization while managing the day-to-day operations of the logistics.


• KPI Achievement & Relationship Management: Plan, manage, and coordinate all logistics operation to ensure outstanding supplier relationships while achieving all elements of our customer scorecard and plant KPIs. Work with vendors to develop a robust supply chain. Manage EDI requirements.


• Material Planning & Material Flow: Manage the procurement of mass production raw material while balancing physical inventory and preventing line shutdown. Implement best practices related to forecasting and supply inventory control.


• Warehouse & Inventory Management: Manage warehouse operations including stock management related to shipping, cycle counts, efficiency, accuracy & stock return. SAP input/management. Manage scheduling and loading/unloading of all incoming/outgoing containers. Coordinate and implement consignment materials, future inventory, and warehousing concepts.


• Miscellaneous: Establish, report, and review team measurables. Establish and track departmental budgets (expenses, inventory and transportation). Develop, implement and sustain the 5S culture. Determines root cause thru tools (A3, 8D, 5-Why, Kaizen, etc.) and works with direct reports/peers to implement effective countermeasure.

• Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline, from a four-year college or university.


• 10 years of experience in Logistics in a manufacturing environment (strong preference for automotive); material flow experience is strongly preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of management experience, preferably covering all areas of responsibility for this position.


• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills are required.


• Proven skills in strategic implementation / department optimization.


• Extensive experience working with MRP and JIT principals.


• Ability to provide decisive leadership and team facilitation in the face of adversity - define tasks clearly, identify and coordinate resources, and execute a go-forward plan.


• Ability to define goals, metrics, and levels of success for internal/external customers.


• Proven planning abilities, including successful execution of such plans.


• Proven execution of change management within an organization.


• Must have strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.


• Proven success operating in a high ambiguity environment is required.


• SAP proficiency is strongly preferred.


• Global or multi-national business experience is a plus.


• APICS Certification (CPIM Designation) desired.