What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Planner position at North American Lighting?
Job Summary
Who We Are
North American Lighting Inc., member of the Koito Group of Companies, is the largest tier one automotive exterior lighting manufacturer in North America. As the market share leader in exterior automotive lighting, NAL provides advanced lighting technology, engineering design expertise, and state-of-the-art production capabilities to auto makers based in North America and around the world.
Our Opportunity
North American Lighting (NAL) is looking for a Logistics Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the effective use of logistics management and freight utilization techniques in order to maximize use of transportation resources for NAL. These responsibilities include management and control of the shipment and delivery of all materials, suppliers, tooling and equipment from the company’s supply base.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Your Priorities
- Investigates and develops a comprehensive understanding and conducts periodic reviews of the movement of NAL in-bound components and materials to verify current truck utilization rates and make recommendations where necessary to adjust or modify the various freight lanes to increase efficiency.
- Review and track NAL milk run trucks (MRT) and implement initiatives aimed at reducing the frequency.
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Review long term MRT utilization for new launches including:
- Aiding buyers for best sourcing and maintaining optimal truck utilization.
- Quoting new or modified truck routes with 3PL.
- Record blow-outs (excess freight) and determine opportunities to reduce incidents and frequency.
- Review MRT forecast utilization to determine if blowouts will occur on a daily basis.
- Track and send monthly reports to top suppliers with SDC issues. Assist in long term countermeasures with suppliers and buyer.
Requirements
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related field, plus 0 to 2 years of related experience OR
- Associate’s Degree in Business, Manufacturing, or related discipline, plus 2 to 4 years of related experience.
At North American Lighting
Team Member Benefits
World class health insurance plans
Award winning 401k plan
Relocation assistance
Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)
Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)
Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement
Diversity at NAL:
The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.
You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requisition ID: 15753
Location: Paris CHQ
