Logistics Lead

Job Description

Job Description

LOGISTICS LEAD

Troy, MI

37-43 / hr.

JOB SUMMARY :

Our client is looking for a Prototype Build Manager to work at their facility located in Troy, MI.

The Logistics Lead is a key role within the Supply Chain team, and is responsible for arranging logistics for incoming and outgoing parts, both international and domestic. This process involves coordinating shipments of several thousand parts per month for on time delivery to meet program milestones and negotiating with logistics suppliers. This role is in direct support to the Program Management and Engineering teams developing critical Combat Vehicle systems. As well, this person will be responsible for the competitive procurement of a variety of products and services to support overall operations and strategic metrics, with a particular focus on quality, cost, and timing to meet and exceed customer needs.

If you have at least 10 years of experience with logistics management of defense articles, preferably with ground vehicles, and have a Bachelor's Degree or a related field, we are interested in reviewing your qualifications!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Negotiate with freight forwarders / logistic suppliers to achieve the most competitive price for shipping
• Develop and maintain the logistics plan for the organization
• Proactively develop and manage supply base to ensure best in class quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability.
• Assess, manage, and mitigate risks related to supply base
• Work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Issue and maintain purchase orders
• Generate, distribute, follow-up and analyze Requests for Quote
• Negotiation of supplier agreements and T&C’s
• Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
• Assess suppliers capabilities on quality, delivery and commercial capability
• Schedules and tracks the material deliveries based upon production schedule and other program requirements.
• Confers with suppliers to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
• Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA / VE, and others as assigned
• Commodity strategy development
• Undertake other duties as determined by the Supply Chain Manager.
• Work with the compliance officer to secure import and export permits
• Arrange and track international and domestic shipments
• Have knowledge of FAR requirements for shipping, such as flagging of carriers, as well as security for vehicle shipments and shipments of arms.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

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