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