Supply chain and logistics consultantposition type: independent consultant/ independent service provider (not w2)locations: mexicotravel required: 85-100%industry: automotiveour consultants are industry experts, providing tactical operational wins to oems and t1 suppliers via extensive industry knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for making hands-on changes to warehouse and production floors rapidly.investigating supply methods including (but not limited to) transportation, packaging, source of supply, and material flow for new or existing suppliers.developing, maintaining, and reviewing of concepts with suppliers, customers, and other departmentsalignment with cross-functional project team.performing quantitative and qualitative evaluations, considering impact to logistics costs and structureinitiating and implementing process improvements through innovative creative ideas.develops, maintains, and reviews concepts with suppliers and customers.coordinates and executes scheduling activities for assigned part numbers using advanced planning systems.assesses and identifies inventory needs as relates to materials/resource planning for future projected manufacturing forecast.coordinates input on material shortages.identifies and reacts to material plans that do not meet customer requirements.monitors implementation of corrective action plansassists in effective scheduling and implementation of all programs based on the master schedule, cycle time, production capacity, hardware/tooling availability and status of schedules.monitors supply and demand misalignment using advanced planning system and collaborate with manufacturing sources to implement corrective action plans.coordinates the efforts of cross-functional groups and across shifts to resolve bottlenecks, parts shortages, machine maintenance, manpower issues and production capacity.ensures timely shipments to all customers and prepares and implements work orders and plans as required.requirementsprevious consulting or contract experience required.10+ years of logistics experience (3pl and mp&l) in automotive, manufacturing, or other related industries.10+ years of experience with forecasting, production planning and overall production processes related to supply chain.bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, operations, or other related fields.experience with using or implementing supply chain solutions (erp, planning solutions, sourcing solutions)experience leading small teams or delivering projects or programs.experience prioritizing tasks and managing assignments in a collaborative team environment.bachelors' degree in business administration or related, preferred.erp and sap experience required.
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